County population in 2014: 14,337 (26% urban, 74% rural); it was 15,148 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 2,588 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 2,192 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 4,739 Renter-occupied apartments: 1,146 (it was 1,109 in 2000)
% of renters here:
19%
State:
33%
Land area: 563 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 25 people per square mile (low).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Washington County: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (37.1%), Educational, health and social services (20.6%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (13.5%).
Estimated median household income in 2015: $55,063 ($40,932 in 1999)
This county:
$55,063
Illinois:
$59,588
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $435 (lower quartile is $291, upper quartile is $543)
This county:
$435
State:
$811
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $110,587 (it was $74,000 in 2000)
Washington:
$110,587
Illinois:
$180,300
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $76,428 - $177,026 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,123 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $487
Institutionalized population: 202
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $2,290 (2.0%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $2,008 (1.9%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 12.9%
(12.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 60.8% for Black residents, 17.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 45.2% for other race residents, 16.6% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 12.2%
Washington County:
12.2%
Illinois:
13.6%
(11.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 56.4% for Black residents, 16.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.3% for other race residents, 15.6% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 43 years old
(Males: 42 years old, Females: 43 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 44 years old, Black residents: 25 years old, American Indian residents: 41 years old, Asian residents: 19 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 28 years old, Other race residents: 15 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington County is $390 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $492 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $632 a month.
Current college students: 689 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 79.1% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
Number of foreign born residents: 86 (64% naturalized citizens)
Washington County:
0.6%
Whole state:
12.3%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 18
1990 to 1994: 7
1985 to 1989: 0
1980 to 1984: 7
1975 to 1979: 8
1970 to 1974: 8
1970 to 1974: 10
1965 to 1969: 28
Note: State values scaled to Washington County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.9 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 58.3%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 5,318
One, attached: 21
Two: 38
3 or 4: 77
5 to 9: 131
10 to 19: 2
20 or more: 63
Mobile homes: 727
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 8
Housing units in Washington County with a mortgage: 1,679 (112 second mortgage, 72 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 1,628
Here:
50.8% with mortgage
State:
69.8% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Washington County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
4,301
6
Evangelical Protestant
3,486
17
Mainline Protestant
2,580
18
Other
1
-
None
4,348
-
Washington County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 9
Washington County:
6.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:
0.68 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:
0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Washington County:
6.79 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:
2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:
7.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:
9.2%
Illinois:
8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:
27.3%
State:
25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
12.1%
State:
14.5%
Agriculture in Washington County:
Average size of farms: 440 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $105,380 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $161.97 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 41.53% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $95,347 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 86.55% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.57% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $124,344 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 78.17% Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 8.00 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 29.47% Corn for grain: 93145 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 59098 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 151289 harvested acres Vegetables: 22 harvested acres Land in orchards: 41 acres
Earthquake activity:
Washington County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from Washington County center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 86.6 miles away from the county center On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 83.4 miles away from the county center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.7 miles away from the county center On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.3 miles away from Washington County center On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 127.0 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: November 17, 2013 to November 18, 2013, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4157: November 26, 2013, FEMA Id: 4157, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Wind
Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: April 19, 2011 to June 14, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1991: June 07, 2011, FEMA Id: 1991, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Illinois Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm, Incident Period: January 31, 2011 to February 03, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1960: March 17, 2011, FEMA Id: 1960, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
Illinois Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3230: September 07, 2005, FEMA Id: 3230, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Illinois Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: April 21, 2002 to May 23, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1416: May 21, 2002, FEMA Id: 1416, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
The number of natural disasters in Washington County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4 Emergencies Declared: 1
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (8%)
Sales and related occupations (7%)
Office and administrative support occupations (18%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (11%)
Education, training, and library occupations (11%)
Sales and related occupations (9%)
Production occupations (7%)
Business and financial operations occupations (6%)
Management occupations (6%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Germany (38%)
United Kingdom (9%)
Cuba (9%)
Australia (8%)
Mexico (8%)
Philippines (6%)
Russia (3%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Washington County (%):
German (51%)
Polish (14%)
United States or American (12%)
Irish (6%)
English (5%)
French (except Basque) (2%)
Italian (1%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 6,060 (80%)
Carpooled: 650 (9%)
Bus or trolley bus: 46 (1%)
Railroad: 3 (0%)
Motorcycle: 4 (0%)
Walked: 184 (2%)
Other means: 82 (1%)
Worked at home: 528 (7%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Washington County, Illinois in 2000:
181 people in nursing homes
35 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
30 people in other nonhousehold living situations
8 people in homes for the mentally ill
6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
2 people in homes for the mentally retarded
People in group quarters in Washington County, Illinois in 2010:
147 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
37 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
30 people in group homes intended for adults
18 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
14 people in residential treatment centers for adults
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $56,233.
4.73% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($39,820 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
4.73%
Illinois average:
4.45%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.33% relocated from other counties in Illinois ($26,032 average AGI)
1.40% relocated from other states ($13,789 average AGI)
Washington County:
1.40%
Illinois average:
1.87%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
5.64% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($36,327 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.64%
Illinois average:
4.96%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.09% relocated to other counties in Illinois ($26,842 average AGI)
1.55% relocated to other states ($9,485 average AGI)
Washington County:
1.55%
Illinois average:
2.36%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.1 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.8
Births per 1000 population in Washington County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.2 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.4 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 10.3
Deaths per 1000 population in Washington County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 4.9 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 8.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Washington County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 10.3% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 4.0%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Washington County
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Washington County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 2,766 (2,437 aged, 329 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 91 (2%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Washington County, Illinois in 1999 - 2014:
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (377)
Atherosclerotic heart disease (180)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (144)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (81)
Sequelae of other and unspecified cerebrovascular diseases (73)
Generalized and unspecified atherosclerosis (69)
Congestive heart failure (68)
Pneumonia, unspecified (51)
Colon, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (46)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 8% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 7%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 6.61 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 3,564 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 384 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 59,594
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,052 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 999
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 20 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 60
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 13
Household type by relationship:
Households: 14,470
In family households: 12,315 (3,283 male householders, 829 female householders)
3,411 spouses, 4,027 children (3,715 natural, 82 adopted, 230 stepchildren), 244 grandchildren, 82 brothers or sisters, 72 parents, 71 other relatives, 256 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 2,155 (944 male householders (765 living alone)), 870 female householders (770 living alone)), 341 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 246 (202 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 1,960 2-persons, 915 3-persons, 752 4-persons, 345 5-persons, 96 6-persons, 44 7-or-more-persons.
3,023 married couples with children.
564 single-parent households (170 men, 394 women).
96.2% of residents of Washington County speak English at home.
1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (64% speak English very well, 15% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all).
2.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 3% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (89% speak English very well, 11% speak English well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $84,823,000 ($5,609 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $2,314,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $38,443,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $24,039,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $8,978,000 Federal grants: $8,971,000 Federal procurement contracts: $855,000 ($98,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $3,537,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $5,056,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $5,824,000 Federal Government insurance: $29,240,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 901
Here:
60 per 1000 residents
State:
75 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 865
Here:
58 per 1000 residents
State:
43 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +13
Here:
+1 per 1000 residents
State:
+26 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -241
Here:
-16 per 1000 residents
State:
-31 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Washington County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.60 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.8
State:
6.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.8
State:
4.1
Year house built
2014 or later: 0
2010 to 2013: 142
2000 to 2009: 565
1990 to 1999: 745
1980 to 1989: 633
1970 to 1979: 979
1960 to 1969: 717
1950 to 1959: 653
1940 to 1949: 479
1939 or earlier: 1,693
Note: State values scaled to Washington population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Washington County, Illinois
Note: State values scaled to Washington County population
no vehicle: 139
1 vehicle: 1,180
2 vehicles: 2,101
3 vehicles: 899
4 vehicles: 298
5+ vehicles: 122
no vehicle: 106
1 vehicle: 469
2 vehicles: 393
3 vehicles: 119
4 vehicles: 6
5+ vehicles: 16
66% of Washington County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 52% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 71% lived in Illinois.
Washington County:
66.5%
State average:
58.6%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 12,402
Northeast: 139
Midwest: 1,540
South: 671
West: 227
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $45,300
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
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