Washington County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Washington County, Kentucky
Washington County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
12,140
Median Age
42.3
Male Median
40.0
Female Median
43.6
Washington County, Kentucky Population Growth

Washington County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.7%%.
+4.7%% Growth
Washington County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Washington County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.3 | 12,140 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 12,091 |
| 2022 | 42.3 | 12,025 |
| 2021 | 41.7 | 11,957 |
| 2020 | 41.6 | 12,044 |
| 2019 | 40.7 | 12,023 |
| 2018 | 40.7 | 12,019 |
| 2017 | 41.2 | 11,999 |
| 2016 | 41.0 | 12,017 |
| 2015 | 41.5 | 11,910 |
| 2014 | 41.2 | 11,871 |
| 2013 | 40.7 | 11,774 |
| 2012 | 40.9 | 11,701 |
| 2011 | 39.7 | 11,671 |
| 2010 | 39.4 | 11,593 |
Washington County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 17.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 19.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Washington County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Washington County, Kentucky
The median age in Washington County, Kentucky is 42.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Washington County, Kentucky is 12,140.
In Washington County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Washington County, Kentucky is aging.