Washington township is located in Daviess County Indiana. Washington township has a 2024 population of 8,798. Washington township is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,684 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington township is $67,936 with a poverty rate of 9.24%. The median age in Washington township is 42.3 years: 42.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,091 | 92.79% |
| Two or more races | 412 | 4.72% |
| Other race | 139 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,631 | 2.32 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 1,689 | 3.14 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 1,432 | 1.11 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 261 | 3.16 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Female | 249 | 2.86 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 315 | 5.18% |
| Associates Degree | 908 | 14.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 467 | 7.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 205 | 3.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,851 | 46.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 216 | 3.55% |
| Some College | 1,119 | 18.4% |
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 | 5,652 | 5,240 | 603 |
| Hispanic | 260 | 173 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 155 | 32 |
| Other Race | 96 | 69 | 10 |
| Black | 75 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 19.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,425 | $0 | $40,989 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,542 | $62,500 | $63,542 |
| High School Graduate | $43,402 | $46,546 | $35,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,591 | $41,591 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,064 | $44,576 | $38,385 |
| Some College | $41,330 | $41,999 | $36,889 |
$42,064
Average Earnings
$44,576
Average Male
$38,385
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.58% of Washington township residents speak only English, while 4.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,811 | 610 | 7.81% |
| Multiple | 405 | 158 | 39.01% |
| Hispanic | 503 | 138 | 27.44% |
| Other | 139 | 9 | 6.47% |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
9.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
11.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington township is Other, with 6.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.45% |
| High School | 9.21% |
| Some College | 8.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Female Employed | 6.55% |
| Male Employed | 4.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,196 | $78,314 |
| Households | $61,875 | $67,936 |
| Married Families | $86,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,327 | $48,832 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
408
Number of Veterans
408
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 182 |
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 6.54% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
77.79%
Born in Washington township
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
98.43% of Washington township residents were born in the United States, with 77.79% having been born in Indiana. 0.89% 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 | 8,903 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 8,882 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 8,861 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 8,840 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 8,819 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 8,798 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 8,777 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 8,756 | 38 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 8,718 | 34 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 8,684 | -35 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,719 | 25 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 8,694 | 34 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 8,660 | 48 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 8,612 | 57 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 8,555 | 34 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,521 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 8,507 | 42 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,465 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8,465 | -25 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 8,490 | 0 | 0% |