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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington County

Kentucky · 10,441 residents · 297.284 sq mi
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Washington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,606. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,441
−4%vs 2000
vs 10,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,606
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,136 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,559
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,722 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.8%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$216
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $352 in 2000
US average: $450
78.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
2.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(9,786)
Black7.5%(817)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(175)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(2,379)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(9,491)
Black8.8%(917)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(14)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0.2%(22)
Diversity Score21%(2,195)
21
−4%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.8%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.7 min
+56%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington County, Kentucky?

Washington County, Kentucky has about 10,441 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington County, Kentucky earns about $20,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington County, Kentucky expensive?

In Washington County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $216 a month.

How educated are people in Washington County, Kentucky?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washington County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Kentucky?

About 18.8% of people in Washington County, Kentucky 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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