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The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
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Washta's name dates back to 1868 when a local man named
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1231:Iowa portal
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717:References
653:As of the
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176:Population
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1217:Mary Hill
1109:Townships
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697:Education
337:95°43′5″W
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1172:Sheridan
1132:Cherokee
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967:July 15,
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1077:Meriden
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1187:Tilden
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1072:Marcus
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108:State
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