Washington, Pennsylvania
Demographics
Demographics
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As of the [census](/wiki/Census "Census") of 2010, there were 13,663 people living in the city. The [population density](/wiki/Population_density "Population density") was 4,140\.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was (10,373\) 75\.92% [White](/wiki/White_%28U.S._Census%29 "White (U.S. Census)"), (2,803\) 20\.52% [African American](/wiki/African_American_%28U.S._Census%29 "African American (U.S. Census)"),(131\) 0\.96% [Asian](/wiki/Asian_%28U.S._Census%29 "Asian (U.S. Census)"), and (107\) 0\.78% from [other races](/wiki/Race_%28United_States_Census%29 "Race (United States Census)"). [Hispanic](/wiki/Hispanic_%28U.S._Census%29 "Hispanic (U.S. Census)") or [Latino](/wiki/Latino_%28U.S._Census%29 "Latino (U.S. Census)") of any race were (249\) 1\.82% of the population.

As of the [census](/wiki/Census "Census") of 2000, there were 15,268 people, 6,259 households, and 3,486 families living in the city. The [population density](/wiki/Population_density "Population density") was . There were 7,111 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 81\.88% [White](/wiki/White_%28U.S._Census%29 "White (U.S. Census)"), 14\.60% [African American](/wiki/African_American_%28U.S._Census%29 "African American (U.S. Census)"), 0\.15% [Native American](/wiki/Native_American_%28U.S._Census%29 "Native American (U.S. Census)"), 0\.45% [Asian](/wiki/Asian_%28U.S._Census%29 "Asian (U.S. Census)"), 0\.02% [Pacific Islander](/wiki/Pacific_Islander_%28U.S._Census%29 "Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)"), 0\.61% from [other races](/wiki/Race_%28United_States_Census%29 "Race (United States Census)"), and 2\.29% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/wiki/Hispanic_%28U.S._Census%29 "Hispanic (U.S. Census)") or [Latino](/wiki/Latino_%28U.S._Census%29 "Latino (U.S. Census)") of any race were 0\.94% of the population.

There were 6,259 households, out of which 24\.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34\.7% were married couples living together, 17\.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44\.3% were non\-families. 38\.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15\.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2\.20 and the average family size was 2\.91\.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21\.2% under the age of 18, 13\.2% from 18 to 24, 28\.0% from 25 to 44, 20\.9% from 45 to 64, and 16\.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88\.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84\.6 males.

The [median income for a household](/wiki/Median_household_income "Median household income") in the city was $25,764, and the median income for a family was $34,862\. Males had a median income of $29,977 versus $22,374 for females. The [per capita income](/wiki/Per_capita_income "Per capita income") for the city was $14,818\. 20\.7% of the population and 16\.4% of families were below the [poverty](/wiki/Poverty "Poverty") line. Out of the total population, 29\.2% of those under the age of 18 and 15\.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

### Religion

Founded in 1891, [Beth Israel Congregation](/wiki/Beth_Israel_Congregation_%28Washington%2C_Pennsylvania%29 "Beth Israel Congregation (Washington, Pennsylvania)") is the only [synagogue](/wiki/Synagogue "Synagogue") in Washington County.


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