Washington County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21229 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,140 | — | #2,344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,616 | -18.0% | #1,927 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,409 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $179,200 | -36.4% | #1,650 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $744 | -36.0% | #2,509 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +1.2% | #1,460 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washington County has a population of 12,140, making it the #2,344 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washington County is $61,616, ranking #1,927 out of 3,222 counties — 18.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Washington County is $179,200 (-36.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $744/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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89.0% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Washington County, Kentucky
Washington County, Kentucky has a total population of 12,140, making it the 2,344th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washington County is $61,616, which ranks #1,927 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Washington County is $179,200, 36.4% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $744 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washington County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.6%).
All data for Washington County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.