Washington County
Recent News About Washington County
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2022: How government transfer reliance in Washington County has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.2% of income in Washington County, a 8.8% rise from 11.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Washington County ranks 28th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 20.2% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.2% of income in Washington County—ranking it 28th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Washington County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Washington County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Washington County?
Since 1970, Washington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.5%.
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Washington County ranks 57th in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $12,246 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th lowest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Washington County population was 14,058 in 2019
Washington County had a population of 14,058 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Washington County population was 13,967 in 2020
Washington County had a population of 13,967 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Washington county population decreases by 105 people between 2017 and 2018
Washington county population decreased by 105 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Washington county population decreases by 105 people between 2017 and 2018
Washington county population decreased by 105 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62876 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62876 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Washington County convicted of sex crimes
There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole in Washington County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Nashville convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Nashville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Washington County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Washington County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Nashville convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Nashville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Washington County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Washington County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Nashville convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Nashville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Nashville convicted of drug crimes
There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Nashville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62263 convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62263 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Washington County convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Washington County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Nashville convicted of crimes against the government
There was an offender convicted of a crime against the government released on parole in Nashville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.