Washington Court House

County:: Fayette County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 8.926
State:: Ohio

Washington Court House is a city located in Fayette County, Ohio. Washington Court House has a 2025 population of 14,447 . It is also the county seat of Fayette County . Washington Court House is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,442 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington Court House is $70,719 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Washington Court House is 38.1 years: 34.1 years for males, and 41.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males.

Washington Court House Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington Court House includes 89.75% White, 3.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (89.75%)

Two or more races (4.72%)

Black or African American (3.95%)

Other race (0.82%)

Asian (0.64%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	12,930	89.75%
Two or more races	680	4.72%
Black or African American	569	3.95%
Other race	118	0.82%
Asian	92	0.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	17	0.12%

Washington Court House Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington Court House's average per capita income is $42,033. Household income levels show a median of $55,571. The poverty rate stands at 18.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$92,626	-
Families	$70,714	$85,668
Households	$55,571	$70,719
Non Families	$29,164	$42,232

$42,033

Average Income

$55,571

Median Household Income

18.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
Census QuickFacts
Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)