County profile · Kentucky
Washington County, KY market data
How Washington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,368
- +2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 4,852
- Median household income
- $61,616
- +14.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $179,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,713
- Highest market score
- 74
- Sit-down restaurants, #258 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
Washington County has an estimated 12,368 people and 4,852 households. Population estimates put the population change in Washington County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.7%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Washington County is $61,616, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 14.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Of the business types scored in Washington County, sit-down restaurants (74), restaurants and cafes (72) and insurance agencies (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #258 of 2,405 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (76% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #258 of 2,405 | 13 | 26.8 | $1.2M | 185 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 72 | #329 of 2,405 | 24 | 49.5 | $665K | 179 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 69 | #490 of 2,272 | 5 | 10.3 | $2.7M | 218 | 6 |
| Real estate | 64 | #416 of 2,229 | 8 | 16.5 | Index only | 193 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #712 of 2,358 | 7 | 14.4 | $2.3M | 96 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #740 of 2,176 | 7 | 14.4 | Index only | 175 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #868 of 2,200 | 5 | 10.3 | $755K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #931 of 2,385 | 13 | 26.8 | $296K | 139 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,063 of 2,222 | 5 | 10.3 | $3.2M | 105 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,008 of 2,087 | 5 | 10.3 | $1.6M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,089 of 2,210 | 7 | 14.4 | $1.2M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,167 of 2,339 | 8 | 16.5 | $480K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #1,432 of 2,378 | 11 | 22.7 | $444K | 100 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,486 of 2,394 | 30 | 61.8 | $163K | 107 | 9 |
| Pizza | 33 | #1,706 of 2,090 | 6 | 12.4 | $2.7M | 52 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 33 | #1,917 of 2,401 | 22 | 45.3 | $222K | 83 | 13 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #1,795 of 2,057 | 7 | 14.4 | $1.8M | 73 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 29 | #1,989 of 2,402 | 16 | 33.0 | $1.7M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 28 | #1,708 of 2,070 | 6 | 12.4 | $4.5M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.2 | $6.8M | 86 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.2 | $3.1M | 65 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.2 | $1.2M | 51 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.2 | $1.2M | 69 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.2 | $5.3M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 53 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $877K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $2.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $6.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $390K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $3.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $2.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $16M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $6.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $12.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Washington County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.9M | $1,006 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16M | $3,296 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $16M | $3,292 | 81 |
| Groceries | $27M | $5,568 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.8M | $792 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.8M | $362 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.8M | $580 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.9M | $1,008 | 78 |
| Pets | $3.8M | $778 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.1M | $1,671 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13.7M | $2,823 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $12.4M | $2,562 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.4M | $1,317 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $66.8M | $13,777 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,368+2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 4,852
- Median age
- 41.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 297 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 41
- Median household income
- $61,616+14.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,964
- Median home value
- $179,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,713
- Daytime population
- 10,105Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Washington County?
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 12,368 people in 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,852 households. Median household income rose 14.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, KY spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $66.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $27M on groceries and $16M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for sit-down restaurants (74), restaurants and cafes (72) and insurance agencies (69). Washington County ranks #258 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.
How does Washington County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Washington County is $61,616 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $179,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (76% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 19 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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