Washington township, Missouri
Washington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Washington township is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,130. The land area covers 10.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,130 | ±26 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,702 | ±375 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,889 | ±409 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,702 | ±375 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 187 | ±163 |
| Median Home Value | $231,800 | ±$13,271 |
| Median Gross Rent | $827 | ±$92 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,173 | ±$9,818 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,762 | ±$4,990 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,179 | ±335 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,745 | ±437 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 107,256 (2024)
ID: 107556
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FRANKLIN COUNTY AUDITOR
400 E LOCUST ST, RM 201, UNION MO 63084-1863
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Washington | 09-12 | Washington, MO | |
| Regular School Washington | KG-06 | Washington, MO | |
| Regular School Washington | 09-12 | Washington, MO | |
| Regular School Washington | KG-06 | Washington, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | UNION, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Augusta, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | O'FALLON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEAUFORT, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WENTZVILLE, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Evolve Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 0.1 mi away | 2 Wainwright St -100, Washing, MO, 63090 |
6362315913
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WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 410 LAFAYETTE ST, WASHINGTON, MO, 63090 |
(636) 390-1070
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Four Rivers Career Center
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College Vocational | 0.4 mi away | 1978 Image Drive, Washington, MO, 63090-4235 |
63623121002934
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UNION BRANCH
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 251 UNION PLAZA DR, UNION, MO, 63084 |
(636) 583-3224
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East Central College
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College | 8.5 mi away | 1964 Prairie Dell Rd, Union, MO, 63084 |
6365846500
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AUGUSTA BRANCH
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 198 JACKSON ST, AUGUSTA, MO, 63332 |
(636) 228-4855
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Urshan Graduate School of Theology
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College | 20.3 mi away | 155 Urshan Way, Wentzville, MO, 63385 |
3148388858
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NEW HAVEN BRANCH
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 200 DOUGLAS STREET, NEW HAVEN, MO, 63068 |
(573) 306-6189
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Urshan University
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College | 20.3 mi away | 155 Urshan Way, Wentzville, MO, 63385 |
3148388858
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BOONE`S TRAIL BRANCH
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 10 FIDDLECREEK RIDGE ROAD, WENTZVILLE, MO, 63385 |
(636) 398-6200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WASHINGTON, MO US, located 2.3 miles from Washington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9° | 20.2° | 30.1° | 2.52" | 2.6" |
| February | 45.4° | 23.4° | 34.4° | 2.52" | 1.4" |
| March | 55.8° | 32.1° | 44.0° | 3.66" | 0.7" |
| April | 67.3° | 42.8° | 55.1° | 4.57" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.8° | 54.2° | 65.0° | 5.30" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.8° | 63.6° | 73.7° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.3° | 67.0° | 77.6° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.9° | 64.9° | 75.9° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 55.9° | 67.7° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.9° | 43.6° | 56.3° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.3° | 32.8° | 44.0° | 3.67" | 0.4" |
| December | 44.5° | 24.3° | 34.4° | 2.64" | 2.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Three Creeks village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Marthasville city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Augusta town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Union city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Villa Ridge CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2907177434. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.