Washington County, Kentucky

Washington County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,717 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,147 inhabitants. Its county seat is Springfield. The county was created 232 years ago in 1792.

Washington County locator map
Location of Washington County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Washington County

Population : 12,147 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
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Area : 301 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.3%
Land as percent of area : 98.7%
Named for : George Washington
Capital : Springfield
Establishment : June 06, 1792
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 08:45:23 (21st December 2024)
Density : 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.54% (2010-2020)
Washington County Courthouse image
Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse image

Geography

Washington County is located at 37°45'12"N 85°10'29"W (37.7533800, -85.1747500). It has 4 neighbors: Anderson County, Boyle County, Marion County and Mercer County.

Washington County map

The largest city of Washington County is Springfield with a population of 2,987. Other cities include, Willisburg population 282 and Mackville population 224. See all Washington County cities & populated places.

Washington County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.

City Name Population Title
Springfield 2,987 City in Kentucky, United States
Willisburg 282 Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mackville 224 Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

Washington County has 4 neighbours.

  • Springfield

Demographics

The population of Washington County increased by 3.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,717 - census
2011 11,690 -0.23% estimation process
2012 11,821 1.11% estimation process
2013 11,849 0.24% estimation process
2014 11,901 0.44% estimation process
2015 12,007 0.88% estimation process
2016 12,109 0.84% estimation process
2017 11,880 -1.93% estimation process
2018 12,023 1.19% estimation process
2019 12,095 0.6% estimation process
2020 12,147 0.43% estimation process

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People born in Washington County (5)

People born in Washington County, including football player Shipwreck Kelly, politician George G. Dunn, entrepreneur James Beauregard Beam, .

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