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| Square Miles | 762 |
| Date Organized | Aug. 21, 1813 |
| Name Origin | George Washington |
| Population | 23,884 (2003 Estimate) |
| Median Age | 35.2 years (2000) |
| Civilian Labor Force | 9,454 (2000) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% (2003) |
| Personal Income | $12,934 (2000) |
| County residents who work outside county | 51.6% (2000) |
| County employees that live outside county | 11.5% (2000) |
| Average travel time to workplace | 36.5 minutes (2000) |
| Cities | Caledonia, Indian Creek, Irondale, Mineral Point, Potosi |
| Communities | Belgrade, Blackwell, Cadet, Richwoods |
| Top Employers | Buckman Laboratories (Cadet); Sure Seal Inc. (Mineral Point); Georgian Gardens Nursing Home, Purcell Tire and Rubber Co.,Red Wing Shoe Co. Inc., Wal-Mart and YMCA of the Ozarks, (Potosi); Potosi Correctional Center; Washington County Schools; Washington County Government; Washington County Hostpial (Potosi); Division of Family Services; City of Potosi |
| Form of Government | 3 Person Commission |
| Schools | Kingston K-14, Potosi R-III, Richwoods R-VII, Valley R-VI |
| Medical Services | Washington County Memorial Hospital (Potosi); 6 Pharmacists, 7 MDs, 1 DO, 33 RNs, 45 LPNs, 3 Dentists |
| Industrial Parks available in cities | Potosi Industrial Site #1, Potosi Industrial Site #2, Potosi Industrial Site #3 |
| Colleges/Universities/Vo-Tech Schools | East Central College Annex (Potosi) |
| Transportation Access | Highways 21, 47, 8, 185 & 32, Washington County Airport, Union Pacific Railroad |
| Attractions | Big River Access, Council Bluff River, Bootleg Park River, Berryman Camp & Trail National Forest, Buford Mountain, Hughes Mountain Natural Area, Bismarck Lake Conservation Area, Little Indian Creek Conservation Area; Pea Ridge Conservation Area, YMCA of the Ozarks |
| Contacts | Washington County Commission, 102 N. Missouri, Potosi, MO 63664, 573-438-4901 |
| Economic Developer | Emery Oliver, 573-438-6196 |
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