Washington

The town of Washington, the third-oldest settlement in Louisiana, is a former French trading post that flourished thanks to the river the bayou that runs through it. The town was founded in 1720 on the banks of Bayou Courtableau, and eventually rose in prominence as a steamboat port that brought cattle, sugar and other farm goods from Cajun Country to markets in New Orleans. The last steamboat left Washington in 1900, leaving behind homes and warehouses that today form the heart of the town's historic district. In fact, 80 percent of the city is on the National Historic Registry.

See one of those historic buildings from the inside by dining at Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant, or choose from one of the city's bed and breakfast accommodations. Washington is also a destination for cyclists—check out the Washington-Breaux Bridge Trail or the Washington to Eunice to Sunset Trail for details for examples of how to see Cajun Country on two wheels.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Washington970903846815

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4554242
5-9735551
10-14656147
15-19494854
20-24533442
25-29595535
30-34396143
35-39403549
40-44474144
45-49764337
50-54686240
55-59805169
60-64416756
65-69474676
70-74485934
75-79334845
80-84172432
85+141419
18+679657636
Median Age424445

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Washington2023
Total846.00
White Alone51.42
Black Alone45.27
American Indian Alone0.24
Asian Alone0.00
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.47
Two or More Races2.60
Hispanic Origin1.89
Diversity Index54.70

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Washington2023 - 2028
Population-0.74%
Households-0.55%
Families-1.13%
Median Household Income0%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households404399370360
Housing Units495481454454
Owner Occupied Units190186
Renter Occupied Units180174
Vacant Units8494

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Washington20232028
Median Home Value$176,087$187,805
Average Home Value$329,868$395,161
<$50,0003433
$50,000 - $99,999139
$100,000 - $149,9992420
$150,000 - $199,9994641
$200,000 - $249,9991136
$250,000 - $299,999112
$300,000 - $399,9993019
$400,000 - $499,99942
$500,000 - $749,99934
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later0
2000-200910
1990-199934
1980-198938
1970-197955
1960-1969211
1950-195925
1940-19496
1939 or Before24

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Washington20232028
Median Household$30,181$30,857
Average Household$54,062$60,352
Per Capita$23,656$26,671

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Washington2023
<$15,000111
$15,000 - $24,99953
$25,000 - $34,99936
$35,000 - $49,99973
$50,000 - $74,99946
$75,000 - $99,99911
$100,000 - $149,99920
$150,000 - $199,9990
$200,000+20

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+222
In-County Residents122
Out-of-County Residents100
Drive Alone211
Carpooled0
Public Transport0
Work at Home6
Less than 5 minutes3
5-9 minutes36
10-14 minutes42
15-19 minutes16
20-24 minutes14
25-29 minutes6
30-34 minutes22
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes0
45-59 minutes0
60-89 minutes14
90+ minutes61
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees290
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities25
Construction28
Manufacturing2
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade39
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str5
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip0
Food & Beverage Stores7
Health/Pers Care Stores5
Gasoline Stations16
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2
General Merchandise Str4
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse5
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance32
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn32
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing22
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv4
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services22
HealthCare/Social Assist28
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs27
Accommodation2
Food Srv/Drinking Places25
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin30
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp22

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Washington2023
Some High School101
Graduated High School197
Associates Degree148
Bachelor's Degree35
Graduate Degree54

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses36
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus7
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus0
Food & Beverage Stores Bus1
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus2
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1
General Merchandise Str Bus1
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus1
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus1
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus2
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus2
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus2
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus8
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus3

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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