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Mount Washington

Kentucky · 18,989 residents (2025 est.) · 9.572 sq mi
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Mount Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,239. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,995 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $268,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,480
+118%since 2000
from 8,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,931 / sq mi
+56%since 2009
from 1,239 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+23%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,989 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K8K12K16K20K1990201020202024Mount Washington
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(1,059)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(1,465)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(1,450)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(1,261)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(878)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(2,118)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.1%(2,974)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(2,479)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411%(2,027)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(1,638)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(774)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(357)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,239
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,971
+127%since 2000
from $18,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+8%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−4%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mount Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(8,305)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(49)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(17,120)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(568)
Asian0.6%(107)
Other3.7%(683)
Diversity Score
17
+90%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(224)
Cuban0.7%(135)
Puerto Rican0.7%(125)
Guatemalan0.2%(29)
Honduran0.1%(26)
Asian origin
Burmese0.3%(49)
Korean0.2%(36)
Asian Indian0.1%(14)
Thai0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(1)
Ancestry
English14.3%(2,645)
Irish13.6%(2,507)
German12.3%(2,267)
American6.8%(1,252)
Italian4%(747)
French2.2%(409)
Dutch1.7%(322)
Scottish1.3%(238)
Polish0.9%(162)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(143)
Norwegian0.8%(141)
British0.7%(137)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(98)
Welsh0.5%(86)
Australian0.4%(71)
Arab0.3%(64)
Israeli0.2%(42)
Syrian0.2%(32)
Danish0.2%(30)
Hungarian0.2%(29)
Austrian0.2%(28)
Lebanese0.1%(25)
Slovene0.1%(23)
Swiss0.1%(17)
Canadian0.1%(14)
Russian0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(2,044)
Married59.2%(4,131)
Widowed3%(207)
Divorced8.6%(597)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(1,638)
Married51%(3,841)
Widowed10.1%(761)
Divorced17.1%(1,287)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Washington, Kentucky?

Mount Washington, Kentucky has about 18,480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Washington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Mount Washington, Kentucky earns about $96,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Washington, Kentucky expensive?

In Mount Washington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $268,200, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Washington, Kentucky?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Washington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Washington, Kentucky?

About 5.3% of people in Mount Washington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Washington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Washington, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,254 residents, a change of about 254 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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