Washington, WV is a small city located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. With a population of 1,226 people, Washington has a population density of 192 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The city is known for its strong sense of community and vibrant downtown area. Local businesses include the Washington Towne Center Mall, which offers a variety of stores including department stores and local boutiques. There are also several locally owned restaurants that serve up delicious home-inspired dishes like Appalachian Pizza Company and Hillbilly Hot Dogs. The city also has plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking and rock climbing. Other organizations in the area include the Washington Little League Baseball Field and the Washington Area Senior Center. Residents can also attend sporting events at nearby schools such as West Liberty University or Bethany College.
The population in Washington is 1,226. There are 289 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Washington is 53.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Washington is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Washington
- 56.4% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 21.5% are married with children
- 9.5% have children, but are single
Race in Washington
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander