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Washington, KS

City in Washington County, Kansas.

Population

1,155

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,188

ZIP codes

0

Washington and its ZIP codes

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Washington at a glance

  • Washington is about 33 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $58,438 a year, 21% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,100 (53% below Kansas) and median rent is $553 a month.

Local data for Washington, KS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$58,438

Poverty rate

7.1%

Median home value

$101,100

Median rent

$553/mo

Homeownership

68.5%

Bachelor's or higher

18.0%

Median age

48.2

Average commute

13.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (467), Irish Americans (126), Mexican Americans (95).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Washington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,350

2,024 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,933

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$49.2M

FY 2026, $8,890 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Washington, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.7%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked4.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.6%

Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

608

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

4

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 15°F

32.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington, KS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Washington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MorrowvilleCity6.7 mi0.1
GreenleafCity7.4 mi0.5
LinnCity9.7 mi0.3
HanoverCity11 mi0.6
HollenbergCity12 mi0.1
BarnesCity12 mi0.2
PalmerCity14 mi0.3
HaddamCity14 mi0.3
BremenCensus-designated place15 mi1.7
Steele City, NEVillage15 mi0.2
Endicott, NEVillage18 mi0.5
WatervilleCity18 mi0.5
HerkimerCensus-designated place19 mi0.9
MahaskaCity20 mi0.2
Odell, NEVillage21 mi0.3
Diller, NEVillage21 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Washington, KS in?
Washington is in Washington County, Kansas.
What is the population of Washington, KS?
About 1,155 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Washington?
Nearby places include Morrowville (6.7 mi), Greenleaf (7.4 mi), Linn (9.7 mi), Hanover (11 mi), Hollenberg (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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