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Washington, West Virginia

Washington is a census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,170 at the 2000 census. The CDP is home to the Washington Works, one of the largest single facilities of chemicals manufacturing giant DuPont. Also home to General Electric Plastics Washington Works.

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Among the most common occupations in Washington are Management, professional, and related occupations, 42%. Sales and office occupations, 23%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 21%. Approximately 68 percent of workers in Washington, West Virginia work for companies, 23 percent work for the government and 7 percent are self-employed.

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Washington Industries

The leading industries in Washington, West Virginia are Manufacturing, 33%; Educational, health and social services, 22%; and Public administration, 8%. Simply Hired's Washington job listings indicate that the following industries in Washington are hiring the most workers: Clinics & Outpatient Services, Home Health Care, Outpatient Surgery Centers, Catering Services and Food Service Contractors.

Washington Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Washington, West Virginia is $36,374, and the median income of households in Washington was $54,483.
 

Average Salaries in Washington, WV

Washington, WV

$36,000
 

Washington Unemployment Rate

Washington has an unemployment rate of 2.1%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Washington Trends data, the number of Washington, West Virginia jobs has decreased by 80% since March 2008.
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Washington Employment Statistics

Population of Washington
Total population 1,170
Male 51.54%
Female 48.46%
Median age 42.2
  
Washington Housing
Owner-occupied homes 92.1%
Median cost of a home $116,000
Median mortgage payment $703
Renter-occupied homes 7.9%
Vacant housing 10.0%
Median monthly rent $539
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $48,036
Median for all female full-time $24,712
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 3%
$10,000 to $14,999 0%
$15,000 to $24,999 10%
$25,000 to $34,999 10%
$35,000 to $49,999 18%
$50,000 to $74,999 27%
$75,000 to $99,999 15%
$100,000 to $149,999 15%
$150,000 to $199,999 2%
$200,000 or more 0%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2%
High school graduate 33%
Some college, no degree 25%
Associate's degree 11%
Bachelor's degree 14%
Graduate degree 11%
  
Marital Status
Never married 11%
Currently married 76%
Separated 1%
Widowed 4%
Divorced 8%
  
Race
White 99%
Black or African American 0%
Asian 0%
Other 1%
  
Washington Commute
Carpool 4.5%
Public transportation 0.0%
Average travel time 18 minutes