Washington's population in the 2020 U.S. Census was listed as 16,071.
Tom Berlett was the 2020 recipient of the Washingtonian Award.
The WCHS Hall of Fame class of 2020 consisted of Bill Bradle, Don Brubaker, Janet Cook Kaiser, Bob Ebert, Kate Gorman, Kayton Heavrin, Jim Hoffman, Larry Stagen, Gene Vaughn, and the 2008 boys' basketball team.
Washington WWII casualty George Reeser's remains were identified and returned home for proper burial.
On November 17, the large Lincoln Statue was erected between the fire station and Five Points Washington.
COVID-19 hit the area in March, leading to the premature closing of schools, lockdowns, and sadness.
A Walldog mural went up on the side of Brunk's Sports Center.
Tres Rojas winery opened east of town on Cruger Road.