Washington, Arkansas
Washington: city in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States.
About
Washington is a city located in the county of Hempstead in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 180 and a population density of 69 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 165 inhabitants.
The city was created 202 years ago in 1824.
Quick Facts about Washington
| Population | 165 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Hempstead County |
| Different from | Washington County |
| Postal code | 71862 |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Area | 2.61 km2 |
| Official name | City of Washington |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7740,-93.6827 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Altitude | 446 feet / 136 meters |
| Establishment | February 22, 1824 (202 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 14:44:32 (6th November 2026) |
| Density | 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
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Geography
Washington is located at 33°46'26"N 93°40'58"W (33.7740100, -93.6826800).
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Weather
48°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 5 mph N
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Washington decreased by 8.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 180 | - | census |
| 2011 | 177 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 175 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 176 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 175 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 173 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 172 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 170 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 169 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 168 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 165 | -1.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,358 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 4,076 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 31.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,052 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 4,067 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 31.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 4.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 91.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 203 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
Washington zip code is 71862.
County name: Hempstead, County
fips: 05057
Hempstead Court House, Old Washington, Vashington, vasingatana, washngtwn, washntn, Вашингтон, واشنطن, واشنگتون, واشنگٹن، آرکنساس, वाशिङ्गटन
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,034 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $349 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,010 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,703 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.97 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,222 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 10,023 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,298 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,931 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,325 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 431 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 252 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 424 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 406 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 981.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.14 |
People born in Washington (5)
People born in Washington, including artist Jimmie Durham, politician Albert G. Simms, painter Jenny Eakin Delony, .
More notable people
- A. C. Bilbrew (American poet) she was born in 01/01/1888
- Floyd Joseph Calvin (American journalist) he was born in 13/07/1902
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Washington, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107725 | University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope (AR) | 71801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Washington, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
| ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
| MVN | Malvern station | 200 East First St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Washington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Post Office | Washington (AR) | 71862 |
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Other cities in Hempstead County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hempstead County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hope | 9,438 | City in Arkansas, United States |