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 233 years ago in 1792.
County Snapshot
Washington County at a glance
Washington County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kentucky counties
120
Open related pagesLargest city
SpringfieldPopulation 2,987
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7534,-85.1748 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Capital | Springfield |
| Establishment | June 22, 1792 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:42:54 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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
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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 |
Weather
Rain showers likely between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the a...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Washington County
Official Website- 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, .
More notable people
- 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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- Washington County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 206,803 people.
- Washington County, Utah county in southwestern Utah, United States with a population of 184,913 people.
- Washington County, Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 151,146 people.
- Washington County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 136,445 people.
- Washington County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 130,367 people.
- Washington County, Rhode Island county in Rhode Island, United States with a population of 125,746 people.
- Washington County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 60,606 people.
- Washington County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 59,652 people.
- Washington County, Vermont county in Vermont, United States with a population of 58,328 people.
- Washington County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 53,695 people.
- Washington County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 52,222 people.
- Washington County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 42,837 people.
- Washington County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 35,771 people.
- Washington County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 31,473 people.
- Washington County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 28,213 people.
- Washington County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 25,932 people.
- Washington County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 24,604 people.
- Washington County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 21,992 people.
- Washington County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 20,901 people.
- Washington County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 20,150 people.
- Washington County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 15,976 people.
- Washington County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,764 people.
- Washington County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 11,485 people.
- Washington County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 10,194 people.
- Washington County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,427 people.
- Washington County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 4,875 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| 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 |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
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