Washington, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Washington, Wisconsin
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Washington Town Hall
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Location of Washington in Wisconsin
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Location of Washington in Eau Claire County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.5 sq mi (146.4 km2) |
| • Land | 56.1 sq mi (145.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,182 |
| • Density | 124.8/sq mi (48.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-83612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584353 |
| Website | http://www.townofwashington.org/ |
Washington is a town located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 7,182 people lived there. This made it the second-biggest town in the county by population.
The town of Washington is mostly located along the south side of the cities of Eau Claire and Altoona, Wisconsin. A small community called Brackett is also part of the town.
Town Geography
The United States Census Bureau says that Washington covers a total area of 56.5 square miles (146.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, 56.1 square miles (145.2 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers) is water.
Who Lives in Washington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,226 | — | |
| 2000 | 6,995 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 7,182 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 7,752 | 7.9% | |
In the year 2000, a count of the population (called a census) showed that 6,995 people lived in Washington. These people lived in 2,555 households, and 1,992 of these were families. The population density was about 124.8 people per square mile (48.2 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Washington were White (96.28%). There were also smaller numbers of African American (0.34%), Native American (0.53%), and Asian (1.46%) residents. About 1.06% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 37.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.68 people, and the average family had 3.03 people.
The median age in Washington was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older. About 27.5% of the population was under 18, and 10.8% was 65 or older.
The median household income was $55,570. This is the middle income for all households. For families, the median income was $61,392. The average income per person (called per capita income) was $27,026. A small number of families (2.1%) and people (4.1%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People
- Rush Bullis was a Wisconsin State Representative and a farmer. He lived in the town of Washington.
See also
In Spanish: Washington (condado de Eau Claire, Wisconsin) para niños
