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Mount Washington

Kentucky · 18,090 residents · 9.572 sq mi
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Mount Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,817. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,605 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,500. Households here earn about 43% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,090
+113%since 2000
from 8,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,890 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+16%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K8K12K16K20K1990201020202024Mount Washington
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,817
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,035
+68%since 2000
from $18,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(8,305)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(49)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(218)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(16,685)
Black1.1%(193)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(399)
Asian0.5%(84)
Other2.8%(512)
Diversity Score15.9%(2,873)
Diversity Score
16
+517%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+91%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Washington, Kentucky?

Mount Washington, Kentucky has about 18,090 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Washington, Kentucky earns about $74,817 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 $181,500, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Washington, Kentucky?

About 19.1% 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 7.4% 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 12,864 residents, a change of about 246 percent over that period.

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

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