Washington
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
Washington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nevada County, California, with 101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,652 ft (1,113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Graniteville, 6.6 miles NE.
- 101residents (2020 Census)
- 3,652 ftelevation · 1,113 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 53 / sq mipopulation density
- 95986ZIP code
About Washington
Washington (originally, Indiana Camp) is a census-designated place located in Nevada County, California. Washington is located on the banks of the South Yuba River and has a population of approximately one hundred people. There is a hotel/bar and restaurant, grocery store, a one-room schoolhouse that has educated students continuously for one hundred years, and two trailer park campgrounds. The elevation is 2,612 feet (796 m). The population was 185 at the 2010 census. According to the 2020 census, the population was 101 with a median age of 59.9.
The population fluctuates seasonally and the town businesses rely on the tourist trade as the population increases in the summer. It was settled during the California Gold Rush in 1849 and produced a large amount of placer gold. Hard rock mines were established soon afterward and were very productive. Washington is the only settlement in the vicinity to have survived to this day. There remains today much evidence of placer gold mining, hydraulic mining, and hard-rock mining. During the mining period, many Chinese lived there.
Washington's biggest businesses are its two campsites, Little Town Campground (formerly Gene's Pine Aire Campground) and the River Rest, which has been in business since the 1960s through different owners. Filmmaker Sara Ross-Samko is making a feature-length documentary portrait of the town.
The ZIP Code is 95986. The community is inside area code 530.
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- $323,900
- Median rent
- $1,328/mo
- Median age
- 61.4
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Washington had 101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 53 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 101 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.90 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3592° N, 120.7905° W |
| ZIP code | 95986 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Graniteville6.6 mi NE
- Alleghany7.9 mi N
- Alta9.9 mi S
- Dutch Flat10.7 mi S
- Pike12.1 mi NW
- Goodyears Bar14.4 mi NW
- Nevada City14.7 mi SW
- Camptonville15.2 mi NW
- Downieville15.2 mi N
- North San Juan16.9 mi W
- Grass Valley17.0 mi SW
- Sierra City17.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Washington, CA?
101 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, CA?
The ZIP code of Washington is 95986.
What is the elevation of Washington?
3,652 feet (1,113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Graniteville (6.6 mi), Alleghany (7.9 mi), Alta (9.9 mi), Dutch Flat (10.7 mi), Pike (12.1 mi).
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