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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of the 2010 census closes, Washington now shows a population consisting of mostly mexicans. They will live 10 adults and 15 children to a house and claim that only 5 people live their total. This is on the west side of Washington. Stay on the east side, its safer.
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 11,380 people, 4,658 households, and 2,897 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,404.0 people per square mile (928.9/km²). There were 5,077 housing units at an average density of 1,072.5/sq mi (414.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.91% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.30% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.39% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.20% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.85% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.15% of the population.



There were 4,658 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.
There were 4,658 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.
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The median income for a household in the city was $29,055, and the median income for a family was $37,713. Males had a median income of $30,570 versus $19,306 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,721. About 9.8% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,055, and the median income for a family was $37,713. Males had a median income of $30,570 versus $19,306 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,721. About 9.8% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Please make sure you do research before visiting this "wonderful" town where the only entertainment you have for children is the movie theater that only has two movies showing at a time and a bowling alley that is full of stinky amish teenages. The parks aren't that great either, not too much to keep the kids entertained. For the adults, you'll enjoy Washington's great nighlife at the Angle Inn or that Antique Bar. You know your at the right place if there is a cornhole competition going on.


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Revision as of 21:11, 2 August 2010

City of Washington
Daviess County courthouse in Washington
Daviess County courthouse in Washington
Location in the state of Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDaviess
Government
 • MayorLarry Haag (D)
Area
 • Total4.8 sq mi (12.3 km2)
 • Land4.7 sq mi (12.3 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)  0.63%
Elevation
502 ft (153 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total11,380
 • Density2,404.0/sq mi (928.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47501
Area code812
FIPS code18-80504Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0445496Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.washingtonin.us

Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 11,380 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Daviess CountyTemplate:GR.

Geography

Washington is located at 38°39′30″N 87°10′30″W / 38.65833°N 87.17500°W / 38.65833; -87.17500Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (38.658207, -87.175111)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.3 km²), of which, 4.7 square miles (12.3 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.63%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of the 2010 census closes, Washington now shows a population consisting of mostly mexicans. They will live 10 adults and 15 children to a house and claim that only 5 people live their total. This is on the west side of Washington. Stay on the east side, its safer.


There were 4,658 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,055, and the median income for a family was $37,713. Males had a median income of $30,570 versus $19,306 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,721. About 9.8% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Please make sure you do research before visiting this "wonderful" town where the only entertainment you have for children is the movie theater that only has two movies showing at a time and a bowling alley that is full of stinky amish teenages. The parks aren't that great either, not too much to keep the kids entertained. For the adults, you'll enjoy Washington's great nighlife at the Angle Inn or that Antique Bar. You know your at the right place if there is a cornhole competition going on.

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