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Washington County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Springfield

Washington County's estimated 2025 population is 12,681 with a growth rate of 1.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 88th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,683 and has seen a growth of 8.54% since that time.

12,681
Total Population
43
Population Density (mi²)
88
Population Rank (State)
207 1.66%
Annual Population Growth

Washington County Population

Washington County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington County includes 88.07% White, 5.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,64988.07%
Two or more races7426.14%
Black or African American6295.2%
Asian470.39%
Other race240.2%

Washington County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington County's average per capita income is $40,273. Household income levels show a median of $59,762. The poverty rate stands at 12.57%.

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$91,967-
Families$82,356$95,784
Households$59,762$77,873
Non Families$26,521$44,565

$40,273

Average Income

$59,762

Median Household Income

12.57%

Poverty Rate