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Population in 2022: 132 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.8%
 
Males: 73  (55.8%)
Females: 59  (44.2%)
Median resident age:

31.2 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68068

Estimated median household income in 2022: $98,857 (it was $50,000 in 2000)
Washington:

$98,857
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,196 (it was $19,784 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $207,193 (it was $95,600 in 2000)
Washington:

$207,193
NE:

$232,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Washington: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%
(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: German (50.6%), English (20.8%), Polish (15.6%), French (5.2%), Czech (2.6%), American (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/13/1915

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 786 people per square mile   (low).

Washington, Nebraska map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Nebraska:

4.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,995 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,846 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Omaha, NE (13.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (441.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bennington, NE (1.9 miles ),
Kennard, NE (2.3 miles ),
King Lake, NE (2.7 miles ),
Elkhorn, NE (2.9 miles ),
Waterloo, NE (2.9 miles ),
Arlington, NE (2.9 miles ),
Valley, NE (3.0 miles ),
Boys Town, NE (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.40 N, Longitude: 96.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

Distribution of median household income in Washington, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Washington, NE in 2022

Washington satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $147,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Washington, NE residents
Average permit cost in Washington, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.8%).
Most common industries in Washington, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (22.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (16.2%)
  • Machinery (7.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Utilities (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (24.2%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Machinery (9.1%)
  • Utilities (9.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.1%)
  • Fuel dealers (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Construction (17.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (11.4%)
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.6%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Washington, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (5.9%)
  • Computer specialists (4.4%)
  • Construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (15.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.2%)
  • Construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Top executives (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (22.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.4%)
  • Cashiers (11.4%)
  • Computer specialists (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)

Average climate in Washington, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 104. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

104
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.195. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 14.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.195
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.489. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.489
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 21.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.46. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.46
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.0298. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0298
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Washington-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Washington village center killed 3 people and injured 133 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1957, a category F4 tornado 17.7 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Washington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 310% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 346.1 miles away from Washington center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 406.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 167.4 miles away from Washington center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 227.0 miles away from Washington center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 295.2 miles away from Washington center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 253.6 miles away from Washington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Washington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Washington:

  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELKHORN (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ELKHORN, NE)
  • FREEDOM IN HOME SERVICES, LLC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; OMAHA, NE)
  • COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH, LLC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; ELKHORN, NE)
  • COMPER CARE REHAB, INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; OMAHA, NE)
  • DIALYSIS CLINICS, INC - WEST OMAHA (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; OMAHA, NE)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - VALHAVEN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; VALLEY, NE)
  • ZUTAN HOME HEALTHCARE INCORPORATED (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; OMAHA, NE)

Airports located in Washington:

Amtrak station near Washington:

  • 18 miles: OMAHA (1003 S. 9TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Operable nuclear power plant near Washington:

  • 11 miles: Fort Calhoun in Fort Calhoun, NE.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washington:

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 15 miles; Omaha, NE; Full-time enrollment: 12,073)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 15 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 16 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Creighton University (about 17 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Bellevue University (about 23 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 23 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 45 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)

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Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

76.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Washington:

Marital status in Washington, NE
  • Never married: 43.7%
  • Now married: 47.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

For population 25 years and over in Washington:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Washington, NE (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,4213
Mainline Protestant4,24011
Evangelical Protestant2,36810
Other2832
None4,922-
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. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Washington County:

2.51 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

3.01 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

7.03 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.2%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

11.0%
State:

12.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Washington government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $30,000 ($227.27)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($75.76)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($68.18)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($60.61)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($30.30)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($15.15)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($15.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $16,000 ($121.21)

Washington government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($7.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($121.21)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($15.15)
  • Tax - Property: $29,000 ($219.70)

Washington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $38,000 ($287.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in Washington:

  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOSR (1490 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KHUB (1340 AM; 0 kW; FREMONT, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washington:

  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KKCD (105.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KVSS (88.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRQC (93.3 FM; BENNINGTON, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKYY (101.3 FM; WHITING, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFMT-FM (105.5 FM; FREMONT, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • K299AK (107.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: BAER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Washington:

  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K48FF (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • KOHA-LP (Channel 65; OMAHA, NE; Owner: K. SANDOVAL BURKE)
  • KKAZ-CA (Channel 24; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • K53EY (Channel 53; OMAHA, NE; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 32.2mTotal length
  • 11,886Total average daily traffic
  • 2,055Total average daily truck traffic
  • 19,066Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Washington, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 31980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Washington, NE
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Washington, NE
  • 51.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.3%Electricity
  • 11.8%Other fuel
  • 3.9%Wood
  • 1.3%Utility gas
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Washington, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Washington compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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