Washington County Summary

Life in Washington County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Washington County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Washington County:

  • The population in Washington County is 12,025.

  • The median home value in Washington County is $196,598.

  • The median income in Washington County is $65,456.

  • The median rent in Washington County is $782.

  • The unemployment rate in Washington County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Washington County is 14.1%.

  • The average high in Washington County is 73.2° and there are 121.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Washington County

List Of Cities & Towns in Washington County

Springfield, KY Population 2,846

Willisburg, KY Population 431

Mackville, KY Population 326

Map Of Washington County

Washington County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Washington County is 73.2°.

  • There are 85.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 121.8 inches of rain each year with 5.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Washington County.

StatWashington County
Mean High73.2
Nice Days85.28
Rainfall121.8
Snowfall5.0
Sunny_hours4:49
73.2°
Average High
121.8
Inches of Rain

Washington County Photos

Washington County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Bedford at en.wikipedia | GFDL

Washington County Demographics

Population over time in Washington County

The current population in Washington County is 12,025. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,957 -0.7%
2021 12,044 0.2%
2020 12,023 -

Gender in Washington County

  • Washington County is 49.9% female with 5,999 female residents.

  • Washington County is 50.1% male with 6,026 male residents.

Female
49.9% (5,999)
Male
50.1% (6,026)
Gender Washington County KY USA
Female 49.9% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Washington County

Washington County is:

  • 87.8% White with 10,558 White residents.

  • 5.5% African American with 660 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 63 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 5.5% Two Or More with 664 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.5% Hispanic with 64 Hispanic residents.

White
87.8% (10,558)
African American
5.5% (660)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.5% (63)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (16)
Two Or More
5.5% (664)
Hispanic
0.5% (64)

Table: Washington County By Race

Race Washington County KY USA
White 87.8% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 5.5% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.5% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.5% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Washington County, Kentucky

  • 3.4% of households in Washington County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.0% of households in Washington County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Washington County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Washington County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Washington County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Washington County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Washington County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Washington County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Washington County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Washington County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (404)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.0% (1,320)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (926)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (902)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.6% (1,029)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (2,236)
$75,000 to $99,999
19.7% (2,366)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (1,507)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (731)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (599)
Income Washington County KY USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.0% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Washington County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Washington County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Washington County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Washington County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Washington County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Washington County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Washington County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Washington County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Washington County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Washington County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (841)
9-12th Grade
6% (721)
High School / GED
42% (5,050)
Some College
18% (2,164)
Associate's Degree
8% (962)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (1,322)
Master's Degree
8% (962)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Washington County KY USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 33% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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