Washington is located in Northwest Hills Planning Region Connecticut. Washington has a 2024 population of 3,709. Washington is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,634 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington is $158,453 with a poverty rate of 10.64%. The median age in Washington is 43.3 years: 43.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,944 | 80.64% |
| Two or more races | 493 | 13.5% |
| Other race | 132 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 50 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,453 | 2.3 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 641 | 3.02 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 485 | 1.2 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 225 | 2.63 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 102 | 2.34 | 0 | 100 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 4% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 7.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 728 | 27.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 601 | 22.9% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 20.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 4.84% |
| Some College | 332 | 12.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,075 | 2,036 | 1,246 |
| Hispanic | 457 | 264 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 165 | 165 | 15 |
| Other Race | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,572 | $54,310 | $54,744 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,714 | $0 | $100,982 |
| High School Graduate | $42,500 | $57,000 | $25,556 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,801 | $54,275 | $51,776 |
| Some College | $46,149 | $50,441 | $46,073 |
$52,801
Average Earnings
$54,275
Average Male
$51,776
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.33% of Washington residents speak only English, while 22.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,568 | 198 | 7.71% |
| Multiple | 493 | 176 | 35.7% |
| Hispanic | 828 | 176 | 21.26% |
10.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
11.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Multiple, with 35.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is White, with 7.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.67% |
| Some College | 4.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
| Female Employed | 1.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,526 | $178,681 |
| Households | $85,709 | $158,453 |
| Married Families | $159,464 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,268 | $103,218 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Korea | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 5.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.48%
Born in Washington
84.88%
Native Born
15.12%
Foreign Born
7.94%
Non Citizen
7.18%
Naturalized
84.88% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 42.48% having been born in Connecticut. 7.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,829 | 24 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 3,805 | 24 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 3,781 | 24 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 3,757 | 24 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 3,733 | 24 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 3,709 | 24 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 3,685 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 3,661 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 3,657 | 23 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 3,634 | 205 | 5.98% |
| 2019 | 3,429 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 3,437 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 3,446 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 3,465 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 3,487 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 3,501 | -27 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 3,528 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 3,540 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 3,562 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 3,576 | 0 | 0% |