Washington
City in Washington County, Utah
Washington is a city in Washington County, Utah, with 27,993 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,792 ft (851 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. George, 6.0 miles SW.
- 27,993residents (2020 Census)
- 2,792 ftelevation · 851 m
- 36.1 sq miland area · 93.6 km²
- 775 / sq mipopulation density
- 84780ZIP code
About Washington
Washington is a city in south central Washington County, Utah, United States and is a part of the St. George Metropolitan Area. The area is also known as Utah's Dixie because the Mormon pioneers who settled the St. George area came to the area to raise cotton, which was milled at the cotton mill in Washington. The population was 27,993 as of 2020. Washington is a fast-growing suburb of St. George, and is the second largest city in Washington County.
The city was named after U.S. President George Washington. The city administration has encouraged the use of the name "Washington City" in recent years.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $91,853
- Median home value
- $570,400
- Median rent
- $1,614/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Washington had 27,993 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,993 |
|---|---|
| Density | 775 per sq mi (299 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,993 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.12 sq mi (93.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,792 ft (851 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1267° N, 113.4878° W |
| ZIP code | 84780 |
| Official website | washingtoncity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4981960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- St. George6.0 mi SW
- Hurricane7.3 mi E
- Santa Clara9.3 mi W
- Leeds10.9 mi NE
- Ivins11.1 mi W
- Toquerville14.3 mi NE
- La Verkin14.9 mi NE
- Dammeron Valley15.7 mi NW
- Virgin16.2 mi E
- Pine Valley18.2 mi N
- Veyo18.4 mi NW
- Central21.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Washington County, Utah.
What is the population of Washington, UT?
27,993 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, UT?
The ZIP code of Washington is 84780.
What is the elevation of Washington?
2,792 feet (851 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
St. George (6.0 mi), Hurricane (7.3 mi), Santa Clara (9.3 mi), Leeds (10.9 mi), Ivins (11.1 mi).
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