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.
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) |
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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Washington County
Washington County has 4 neighbours.
- Anderson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Boyle County county in Kentucky, United States
- Marion County county in Kentucky, United States
- Mercer County county in Kentucky, United States
- 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 |
People born in Washington County (5)
People born in Washington County, including football player Shipwreck Kelly, politician George G. Dunn, entrepreneur James Beauregard Beam, .
List
- Raymond S. McLain (United States general) he was born in 04/04/1890
- William Hercules Hays (United States federal judge) he was born in 26/08/1820
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Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
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Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
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