Washington, Illinois
Washington: city in Tazewell County, Illinois
About
Washington is a city located in the county of Tazewell in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,134 and a population density of 727 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,395 inhabitants.
The city was created 192 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Washington
| Population | 16,395 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Tazewell County |
| Different from | Washington County |
| Postal code | 61571 |
| Phone Area Codes | 309 |
| Area | 20.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7037,-89.4073 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Altitude | 758 feet / 231 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1834 (192 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:34:49 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 788 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Washington is located at 40°42'13"N 89°24'26"W (40.7036500, -89.4073100).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Washington increased by 7.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,134 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,451 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,525 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,743 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,642 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,465 | 5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,668 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,676 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,569 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,519 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,395 | -0.76% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Washington
1Farmdale Reservoir
Washington, IL 61571, United States View details
Phone: +13096764601
2Meadow Valley Park & Dog Park
105 S Spruce St, Washington, IL 61571, United States View details
Phone: +13094449413
3Harry Lahood Park
Kingsbury Rd, Washington, IL 61571, United States View details
Phone: +13094449413 | Website available
4Washington Park District
105 S Spruce St, Washington, IL 61571, United States View details
Phone: +13094449413 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Washington
1Washington City Hall
301 Walnut St, Washington, IL 61571 View details
Phone: +13094443196 | Website available
2City of Washington-City Clerk
301 Walnut St, Washington, IL 61571 View details
Phone: +13094443196 | Website available
People born in Washington (5)
People born in Washington, including basketball player Doug Lee, U.S. Army general Claire E. Hutchin, Jr., basketball player Alec Peters, .
More notable people
- Tim Tully he was born in 01/01/1954
- William R. A. Wilson (American author and physician (1870-1911)) he was born in 01/01/1870
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Washington, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145682 | Illinois Central College | East Peoria (IL) | 61635-0001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Washington, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Washington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Post Office | Washington (IL) | 61571 |
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Other cities in Tazewell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tazewell County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pekin | 31,808 | County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois |
| East Peoria | 22,344 | City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA |
| Morton | 16,232 | Village in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Creve Coeur | 5,109 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Marquette Heights | 2,617 | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States |
| Mackinaw | 2,430 | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Wesley | 2,130 | Township in Will County, Illinois |
| Tremont | 2,114 | City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Delavan | 1,596 | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| North Pekin | 1,530 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Minier | 1,180 | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America |
| South Pekin | 1,081 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Hopedale | 998 | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Dillon | 957 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Cooper | 862 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Deer Creek | 657 | Village mostly in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Washington distances to largest Illinois cities