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Washington's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Washington took in $183 thousand and spent $107 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Washington's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes28%
Fees for services28%
What's in fees for servicesWater
- Water$51 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money41%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other3.3%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Washington's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$75 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and other and not broken out
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$17 thousand
- Other and not broken out$1 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply
- Water supply$13 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice
- Police$1 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Washington. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Washington itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.