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Washington, OK

Town in McClain County, Oklahoma.

Population

928

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

634

ZIP codes

0

Washington and its ZIP codes

Washington at a glance

  • Washington is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • The median household income is $90,321, 39% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,700 (21% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $2,160 a month.

Local data for Washington, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$90,321

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$241,700

Median rent

$2,160/mo

Homeownership

55.8%

Bachelor's or higher

22.0%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

32.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (242), Irish Americans (43), French Americans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,179

12,590 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,598

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$344M

FY 2026, $8,266 per person

McClain County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone86.9%
  • Carpooled1.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

808

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

49

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 29°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.9%

U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

19.2%

U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.1%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Washington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PurcellCity2.2 mi15.2
GoldsbyTown4.8 mi26.2
ColeTown5.3 mi15
DibbleTown7.6 mi7.5
NobleCity9.1 mi12.8
LexingtonCity9.2 mi2.4
BlanchardCity12 mi30.4
SlaughtervilleTown13 mi38.6
WayneTown14 mi0.4
MiddlebergCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
NewcastleCity14 mi60.1
NormanCity14 mi178.7
LindsayCity17 mi2.3
BradleyTown17 mi0.2
MaysvilleTown18 mi1.5
Erin SpringsTown18 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Washington, OK in?
Washington is in McClain County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Washington, OK?
About 928 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Washington?
Nearby places include Purcell (2.2 mi), Goldsby (4.8 mi), Cole (5.3 mi), Dibble (7.6 mi), Noble (9.1 mi).

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