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Washington, IN

Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana. The population was 12,017 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Daviess County. It is also the principal city of the Washington, Indiana Micropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises all of Daviess County and had an estimated 2017 population of 31,648. According to the 2010 census, Washington has a total area of 4.767 square miles (12.35 km²), of which 4.73 square miles (12.25 km²) (or 99.22%) is land and 0.037 square miles (0.10 km²) (or 0.78%) is water.

Washington was platted in 1815. It was named after Washington Township. The railroad was built through Washington in 1857. By 1889, it was a major depot and repair yard for the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad took over the line in 1893. During this time, the railroad employed over 1,000 workers. On November 17, 2013, an EF2 tornado tore through the western edge of the city destroying 20 homes and severely damaging 20 others. The Magnus J. Carnahan House, Daviess County Courthouse, Thomas Faith House, Robert C. Graham House, Dr. John A. Scudder House, Washington Commercial Historic District, and Dr. Nelson Wilson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

As of the census of 2010, there were 11,509 people, 4,558 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was 2,433.2 inhabitants per square mile (939.5/km2). There were 5,067 housing units at an average density of 1,071.2 per square mile (413.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.

There were 4,558 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.

Washington focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Washington Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Planet Fitness, and Indiana Tech Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Washington, such as Eastside Park, South Park, and Longfellow Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Washington, IN are Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area, Daviess County Historical Society & Museum, and West Boggs Park.

Population: 12,171 (2022). ZIP code: 47501. Area Code: 812. Area: 17.28 km². Elevation: 532 ft (162 m).

FAQs

How old is Washington, IN?

It is generally accepted that the first European settlers were the family of William Ballow.  Ballow settled near present-day Alfordsville sometime between 1795 and 1801.  By 1803, David Flora had established a trading post in what would become Washington. The town of Washington was established in 1816. 

Is Washington, IN a good place to live?

Living in Washington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Washington and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Washington are above average.

What are the demographics in Washington, IN?

Washington, IN is home to a population of 12.1k people, of which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.36% of Washington, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.13k people). In 2022, there were 9.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.19k people) in Washington, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 934 White (Hispanic) and 867 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Washington

Washington Parks and Recreation Department 

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness 

Indiana Tech Fitness Center

Eastside Park

South Park 

Longfellow Park

Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area

Daviess County Historical Society & Museum

West Boggs Park

Daviess

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