The population of Washington, PA was estimated to be 13,000 in 2022. The median age of the Washington population is 35.6.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Washington, PA is about 10% lower than the national average. The median household income in Washington is $47,771.
Washington, PA Education
High School Graduate: 49%
Some College: 18%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 22%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 51%
High School Graduate: 69%
Some College: 83%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 92%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 9%
High School Graduate: 10%
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Washington, PA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Washington
Washington Job Market
Washington is a small college town of 13,000 in western Pennsylvania, home of Washington & Jefferson College. Top industries in Washington include Health Services, Education, Government, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Washington is largely based around the college, but other top employers include Washington Hospital and the government of Washington County. People like working in Washington because of its college town feel and historic buildings. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Washington than in the rest of the US.