Washington township, Ohio
Washington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Washington township is a geographic entity located in Guernsey County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 461. The land area covers 24.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 461 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ±14.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 167 | ±89 | 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 | 237 | ±112 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 167 | ±89 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 70 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $97,000 | ±$59,369 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $31,501 | ±$5,105 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | ±8.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 35 | ±41 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±7.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 191 | ±121 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±19.8% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 462 (2024)
ID: 172893
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
20160 TITUS RD, FREEPORT OH 43973-8913
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GUS Population: 38,219 (2024)
ID: 172253
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
627 WHEELING AVE, STE 300, CAMBRIDGE OH 43725-2292
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Washington | 03-05 | Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Washington | PK-02 | Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Washington | KG-05 | Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Barnesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Barnesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Barnesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lore City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lore City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lore City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Byesville, OH |
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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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
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College | 19.9 mi away | 330 University Dr N.E., New Philadelphia, OH, 44663-9403 |
3303393391
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CLARK MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 102 W MAIN ST, FREEPORT, OH, 43973 |
(740) 658-3855
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Buckeye Joint Vocational School
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College Vocational | 20.0 mi away | 545 University Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663-9450 |
3303085720
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GNADENHUTTENP.L./INDIAN VALLEY SCHOOL DIST.
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 160 N. WALNUT ST., GNADENHUTTEN, OH, 44629 |
(740) 254-9224
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Muskingum University
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College | 22.3 mi away | 10 College Drive, New Concord, OH, 43762-1837 |
7408268211
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NEWCOMERSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 123 EAST MAIN ST., NEWCOMERSTOWN, OH, 43832 |
(740) 498-8228
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Ohio University-Eastern Campus
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College | 23.1 mi away | 45425 National Rd W, Saint Clairsville, OH, 43950 |
7406951720
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CROSSROADS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 63500 BYESVILLE RD, CAMBRIDGE, OH, 43725 |
(740) 432-7536
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Belmont College
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College | 23.6 mi away | 68094 Hammond Road, St Clairsville, OH, 43950 |
7406959500
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GUERNSEY COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY BS
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 63500 BYESVILLE RD, CAMBRIDGE, OH, 43725 |
(740) 432-7536
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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 CAMBRIDGE, OH US, located 15.4 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 | 38.2° | 20.7° | 29.4° | 3.25" | 5.5" |
| February | 42.3° | 22.6° | 32.4° | 2.41" | 5.3" |
| March | 52.8° | 30.3° | 41.6° | 3.27" | 3.1" |
| April | 66.2° | 40.2° | 53.2° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.0° | 50.2° | 62.6° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 58.5° | 70.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.1° | 62.7° | 73.9° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 60.9° | 72.5° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.8° | 53.7° | 65.7° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.1° | 42.2° | 54.1° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.2° | 32.6° | 42.9° | 3.00" | 0.5" |
| December | 42.4° | 25.7° | 34.0° | 2.99" | 3.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Tippecanoe CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Kimbolton CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Old Washington village | Village | 10.3 mi | — |
| Fairview village | Village | 11.8 mi | — |
| Port Washington village | Village | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3905981256. • 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.