Time Zone: Washington County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Washington is the Seat for Washington County.
Washington County was founded January 25, 1839.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Washington had a population of 21,258 people. This is an increase of 2.84% since the last Census (which gave a population of 20,670 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Washington represented 0.71% of the total population of Iowa, making it the state's 32nd most populous county (out of 99 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 21,704 | +5% | +2.1% since 2009 |
2009 | 21,258 | +2.84% | +0.21% since 2008 |
2008 | 21,214 | +2.63% | +0.29% since 2007 |
2007 | 21,152 | +2.33% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 20,670 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Washington County Census Page for Washington County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Washington County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Washington County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Washington | 7,197 | 7,047 | 2.13% increase |
Kalona | 2,532 | 2,293 | 10.42% increase |
Wellman | 1,412 | 1,393 | 1.36% increase |
Riverside | 1,008 | 928 | 8.62% increase |
Brighton | 675 | 687 | 1.75% decrease |
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