Washington, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 45, Washington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Washington is a small community located in Virginia, within Rappahannock County. The total population is 45. It ranks as the 660th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington is 68.2 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 26.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington is $75,500. This is 19% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Washington, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $625,000. Housing costs are 63% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Washington was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

73.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Washington in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%. Notably, 31.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Washington, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.