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Washington Court House

Ohio · 14,375 residents (2025 est.) · 8.926 sq mi
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Washington Court House has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,998. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,439
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14,406 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,618 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,614 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,375 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
13K14K14K14K15K200920202024Washington Court House
202414K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,998
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,571 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,653
+5%since 2023
from $30,170 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+2%since 2023
from 0.447 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $783 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(12,892)
Black3.8%(543)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(350)
Asian0.6%(92)
Other3.7%(529)
Diversity Score24.5%(3,525)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(12,925)
Black3%(437)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(305)
Asian1.2%(180)
Other4.1%(592)
Diversity Score24.4%(3,529)
Diversity Score
24
Unchangedsince 2023
from 24 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+1%since 2023
from 24.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Court House, Ohio?

Washington Court House, Ohio has about 14,439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington Court House, Ohio?

The typical household in Washington Court House, Ohio earns about $55,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Court House, Ohio expensive?

In Washington Court House, Ohio, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Court House, Ohio?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Court House, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Court House, Ohio?

About 17.7% of people in Washington Court House, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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