Washington, IA

City

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Neighborhood

Washington, IA

Daytonville / Grace Hill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Washington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.7%

Households with Children

24.5%

School Enrollment K-12

633

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 23.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.0%
High School / GED: 37.5%
Some College or Associate's: 33.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.1%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 33.2%
Living Alone: 42.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 84.1%
Puerto Rican: 2.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 73.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.1%
Spanish: 7.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 2.2%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 80.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources