Washington County's estimated 2026 population is 12,293 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington County is the 91st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,683 and has seen a growth of 5.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (88.07%)
Two or more races (6.14%)
Black or African American (5.2%)
Asian (0.39%)
Other race (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,649 | 88.07% |
| Two or more races | 742 | 6.14% |
| Black or African American | 629 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,967 | - |
| Families | $82,356 | $95,784 |
| Households | $59,762 | $77,873 |
| Non Families | $26,521 | $44,565 |
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