U.S. County · Profile

Washington County

12.3KTotal Population
41Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.34%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Washington County has a population of 12,267 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Washington County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.2%10,819
Black or African American5.5%675
Two or More Races5.5%675
Asian0.5%61
Hispanic or Latino0.5%61
Some Other Race0.3%37
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Washington County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$65,456
12.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,217
21.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.1%
22.6% above national average
Median Age
42.3 years

Income & Poverty

$65,456Median Household Income
$30,217Per Capita Income
14.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$65,456$76,390
Families$86,053$94,118
Married-couple Families$86,053$96,379
Nonfamily Households$26,801$28,945

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Washington County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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