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Population (year 2000): 10,841. Estimated population in July 2006: 13,365 (+23.3% change)
Males: 5,291  (48.8%)
Females: 5,550  (51.2%)

Tazewell County

Median resident age:  36.8 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61571.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $56,600 (it was $52,210 in 2000)
Washington  $56,600
Illinois:  $50,260

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $125,300 (it was $97,600 in 2000)
Washington  $125,300
Illinois:  $183,900

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Races in Washington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

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Ancestries: German (39.9%), English (15.8%), Irish (14.9%), United States (7.3%), Italian (5.5%), French (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/28/1878

Elevation: 710 feet

Land area: 7.48 square miles.

Population density: 1702 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Washington

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Washington city

  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 65.4%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

119 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research there were 24 registered sex offenders living in Washington, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Washington to the number of sex offenders is 530 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Washington:  1.9% ($1,885)
Illinois:  1.7% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (13.0 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (143.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Germantown Hills, IL (5.5 miles ), Morton, IL (7.0 miles ), Metamora, IL (7.2 miles ), Deer Creek, IL (8.0 miles ), East Peoria, IL (8.9 miles ), Bay View Gardens, IL (10.0 miles ), Eureka, IL (10.0 miles ), Spring Bay, IL (10.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 39 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 1997: 38 buildings, average cost: $158,800
  • 1998: 43 buildings, average cost: $159,500
  • 1999: 46 buildings, average cost: $137,100
  • 2000: 82 buildings, average cost: $141,500
  • 2001: 81 buildings, average cost: $177,200
  • 2002: 102 buildings, average cost: $168,600
  • 2003: 181 buildings, average cost: $177,200
  • 2004: 160 buildings, average cost: $183,500
  • 2005: 277 buildings, average cost: $195,400
  • 2006: 127 buildings, average cost: $225,500
  • 2007: 104 buildings, average cost: $239,500

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Latitude: 40.70 N, Longitude: 89.42 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,185 (-20.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,321 (24.2%)


107 people in nursing homes
4 people in religious group quarters

Area code: 309

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Population change in the 1990s: +455 (+4.4%).


Historical population


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Most common industries for males:



  • Machinery (19%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Public administration (3%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Engineers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (3%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3%)


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Crime in Washington by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 00000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 5002451014
    per 100,000 47.60.00.018.433.641.580.7109.7
Robberies 11001002
    per 100,000 9.59.20.00.08.40.00.015.7
Assaults 781091551132
    per 100,000 66.673.892.283.0126.041.588.8250.8
Burglaries 4231314923225345
    per 100,000 399.8286.0286.0452.0193.2182.7427.6352.7
Thefts 1551361431599786145103
    per 100,000 1475.51254.51319.11466.7814.6714.31169.9807.3
Auto thefts 55105811610
    per 100,000 47.646.192.246.167.291.448.478.4
Arson 00001101
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.08.48.30.07.8
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 323.2) 145.191.498.6125.4106.190.2162.9205.9

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 27 (19 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.49
US city average:  3.00

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Washington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Washington city center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category 4 tornado 18.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Washington:
  • EUREKA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; EUREKA, IL)
  • SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; PEORIA, IL)
  • HOPEDALE HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; HOPEDALE, IL)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Washington:
  • GREATER PEORIA REGIONAL (about 19 miles; PEORIA, IL; ID: PIA)
  • CENTRAL IL REGL ARPT AT BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (about 40 miles; BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL, IL; ID: BMI)
  • CAPITAL (about 63 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; ID: SPI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Washington:
  • MOUNT HAWLEY AUXILIARY (about 14 miles; PEORIA, IL; ID: 3MY)
  • RAINBOW (about 18 miles; PEORIA, IL; ID: 7B1)
  • MARSHALL COUNTY (about 22 miles; LACON, IL; ID: C75)

Amtrak station near Washington:
  • 19 miles: PEORIA AIRPORT (6100 W. EVERETT M. DIRKSEN PKY.) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Local government website: WWW.WASHINGTON-ILLINOIS.ORG

College/University in Washington:
  • ILLINOIS BAPTIST COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 9; Location: 209 VOHLAND ST; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.imbi.edu)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washington:
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 21 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; FT enrollment: 6,404)
  • ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; NORMAL, IL; FT enrollment: 18,785)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,390)
  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; OGLESBY, IL; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; DECATUR, IL; FT enrollment: 2,274)
Public high school in Washington:
Public elementary/middle schools in Washington:
Private elementary/middle school in Washington:
  • ST PATRICK SCHOOL (Students: 230; Location: 100 N HARVEY; Grades: PK - 8)
Library in Washington:
  • WASHINGTON D.L. (Operating income: $688,566; Location: 301 WALNUT; 49,748 books; 1,679 audio materials; 1,092 video materials; 162 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Lincoln Grade School- KG-4 Washington Middle School- 5-8

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Notable locations in Washington: Hillcrest Country Club (A), Washington Park Pool (B), Washington City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Sunnyland Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Washington include: Saint Marks Church (A), Our Savior Church (B), Evangelical Church (C), Faith Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Glendale Cemetery (1), Zion Lutheran Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: West Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Washington include: Candlewood Park (1), Birchwood Park (2), Sweltzer Park (3), Meadow Valley Park (4), Washington Park (5), Weaver Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Washington Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Crestview Motel (1216 Peoria St).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  73.8%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  4.1%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  1.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

Washington compared to Illinois state average:

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.


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Banks with branches in Washington (2007 data):
  • Heartland Bank and Trust Company: The First's Place Facility at 100 South Cummings Lane, branch established on 1979-12-18; 130 South Main Street Branch at 130 South Main Street, branch established on 1858-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $925.3 mil, Deposits: $801.2 mil, headquarters in Bloomington, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Bancorp, Inc.
  • Bankplus, FSB: 128 Washington Square Branch at 128 Washington Square, branch established on 1910-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $288.7 mil, Deposits: $234.6 mil, headquarters in Morton, IL, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 8 total offices
  • Associated Bank, National Association: Washington Branch at 1881 West Washington Road, branch established on 1880-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $20,532.5 mil, Deposits: $14,332.3 mil, headquarters in Green Bay, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 329 total offices, Holding Company: Associated Banc-Corp
  • Washington State Bank: at 1110 Peoria Street, branch established on 1948-01-17. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $44.6 mil, Deposits: $39.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: R & B Management Corporation



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 1$3,751$45,0123$2,978
Sewerage 8$24,764$37,1460$0
Water Supply 4$13,636$40,9081$1,092
Financial Administration 4$11,493$34,4792$2,765
Police - Other 8$20,068$30,1021$819
Police Protection - Officers 17$67,128$47,3840$0
Other Government Administration 6$13,807$27,6141$1,114
Streets and Highways 8$32,083$48,1250$0
Totals for Government 56$186,729$40,0138$8,767


Washington government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $866,000
    All Other: $89,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,429,000
    Regular Highways: $750,000
    Central Staff Services: $663,000
    Sewerage: $615,000
    Water Utilities: $498,000
    General - Other: $429,000
    Fire Protection: $324,000
    General Public Buildings: $50,000
  • Employee Retirement - Total Cash & Deposits: $1,762,000
    Total Other Securities: $1,408,000
    Benefit Payments: $115,000
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $112,000
    From Local Government: $78,000
    Local Employee Contribution: $61,000
    Withdrawals: $1,000
    Interest Revenue: $-48,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $182,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $60,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $15,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $32,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $333,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,421,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $6,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $949,000
    Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $217,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $183,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $295,000
    Water Utilities: $116,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $488,000
    Interest Earnings: $139,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $990,000
    Water Utilities: $330,000
    General - Other: $203,000
    Sewerage: $66,000
    Central Staff: $40,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $4,381,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $633,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $209,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,521,000
    Highways: $391,000
    All Other: $24,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $835,000
    Property: $649,000
    NEC: $152,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,279,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $20,000

6.30% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,199 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.30%
Illinois average:  5.66%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($207 average AGI)
Tazewell County:  0.04%
Illinois average:  0.19%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Peoria County, IL  2.48% ($39,334 average AGI)
from Woodford County, IL  0.42% ($35,895)
from McLean County, IL  0.34% ($36,050)


5.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,891 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.98%
Illinois average:  5.99%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($113 average AGI)
Tazewell County:  0.02%
Illinois average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Peoria County, IL  2.12% ($33,412 average AGI)
to Woodford County, IL  0.42% ($43,876)
to McLean County, IL  0.41% ($37,836)


Strongest AM radio stations in Washington:
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPEO (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WOAM (1350 AM; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washington:
  • WDQX (102.3 FM; MORTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WSWT (106.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WXCL (104.9 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPMJ (94.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIXO (99.9 FM; BARTONVILLE, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • W278AE (103.5 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WPPY (101.1 FM; GLASFORD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WZPW (92.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: B&G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFYR (97.3 FM; ELMWOOD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Washington:
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • W41BO (Channel 41; PEORIA, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W67CW (Channel 67; PEORIA, IL; Owner: M.C. PRODUCTIONS)

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