Washington, IL is a vibrant small town located in Tazewell County, Illinois. The population of Washington is 16,008 and it has a population density of 1,938 people per square mile. In comparison to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile, Washington is quite densely populated.
The city of Washington offers plenty for visitors and locals alike to enjoy! There are plenty of local businesses such as the Off the Clock Bar & Grill which serves delicious food accompanied by live music, or The Wooden Horse Antiques & Collectibles which offers vintage goods from all eras.
Outdoorsy types can enjoy year-round adventures at Wildlife Prairie Park which includes wildlife viewing and hiking trails; or take part in events like the Washington Dogwood Festival held every April or the Peoria Area Earth Day Festival held every May. Other local organizations such as the Sport Players Association organize various sporting events including baseball, softball and basketball tournaments throughout the year. Furthermore, there are many annual sporting events hosted by local schools like Gordon Moore Park’s Stixx Shootout for baseball and softball teams or Payton's Softball Tournament for high school aged girls. With so much to do in this charming little city, Washington is sure to have something that everyone will enjoy!
The population in Washington is 16,008. There are 1,892 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Washington is 37.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Washington is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Washington
- 60.2% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 41.7% are married with children
- 13.0% have children, but are single
Race in Washington
- 92.6% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander