Washington, Utah Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Washington, UT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Washington | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,624 | 3,390,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 654.0 | 40.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 6.55% | 1.76% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 33.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,312 | 1,124,267 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Washington grew by 125.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,624 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Washington is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.4% of residents. That is 0.9 points below Utah as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,909 20.8% -5.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,049 21.4% -0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,612 15.3% -1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,811 16.1% +4.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Utah, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.0% of the people living in Washington and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Utah 49.5%
- Men 49.0% Utah 50.5%
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Economy
Washington has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Washington | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,724 | $95,466 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.16% | 5.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Washington is about 9% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Washington | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $836,530 | $498,552 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,537 | $1,495 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 70.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Washington is about 45.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,537 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Washington spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Washington | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.4 | 18.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.7 | 37.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,970 | $4,885 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,940 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,407 | 1,192 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Washington is 15 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Utah.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Washington has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Washington | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.97 | 2.53 |
Health
Washington has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Washington | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.5% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.2% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
Washington, UT Compared With Nearby Cities
How Washington, UT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, UT | 23,624 | $86,724 #1/2 | $836,530 #1/2 | 15.4 min #1/2 |
| St. George, UT | 93,597 | $78,649 | $496,009 | 15.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washington, Utah.
How many people live in Washington, Utah?
About 23,624 people live in Washington, Utah, in 8,312 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 35.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Washington, Utah?
Averaged over its land area, Washington, Utah has 654 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 7.6 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Washington, Utah?
The median home costs 9.6 times the median household income ($836,530 against $86,724), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,537 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Washington, Utah?
Unemployment in Washington, Utah is only 2.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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