Washington
Town in Knox County, Maine

Washington is a town in Knox County, Maine, with 1,592 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Somerville, 5.1 miles NW.
- 1,592residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 38.0 sq miland area · 98.5 km²
- 42 / sq mipopulation density
- 04574ZIP code
About Washington
Washington, officially the Town of Washington, is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,590 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $59,861
- Median home value
- $195,200
- Median rent
- $1,036/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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Washington had 1,592 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,592 |
|---|---|
| Density | 42 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,592 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.04 sq mi (98.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi (2.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2606° N, 69.3915° W |
| ZIP code | 04574 |
| Official website | washingtonme.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301380425 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Somerville5.1 mi NW
- Union5.6 mi E
- Appleton6.5 mi NE
- Liberty8.0 mi N
- Jefferson8.7 mi SW
- Palermo9.6 mi N
- Waldoboro9.6 mi S
- Windsor9.7 mi NW
- Hope10.1 mi E
- Warren11.8 mi SE
- Nobleboro11.9 mi S
- Whitefield12.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Knox County, Maine.
What is the population of Washington, ME?
1,592 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, ME?
The ZIP code of Washington is 04574.
What is the elevation of Washington?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Somerville (5.1 mi), Union (5.6 mi), Appleton (6.5 mi), Liberty (8.0 mi), Jefferson (8.7 mi).
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