Washington Court House is a city located in Fayette County Ohio. Washington Court House has a 2024 population of 14,403. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Washington Court House is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,438 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington Court House is $66,739 with a poverty rate of 20%. The median age in Washington Court House is 38.6 years: 33.6 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington Court House was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,984 | 90.25% |
| Two or more races | 580 | 4.03% |
| Black or African American | 508 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 172 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 134 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,941 | 2.37 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 2,384 | 1.26 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 2,272 | 3.1 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 798 | 3.12 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Male | 487 | 3.17 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,051 | 10.87% |
| Associates Degree | 633 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 811 | 8.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 497 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 4,730 | 48.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 411 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 1,533 | 15.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,950 | 7,644 | 1,225 |
| Black | 302 | 245 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 192 | 116 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 116 | 57 |
| Asian | 118 | 118 | 26 |
| Other Race | 103 | 54 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,047 | $79,302 | $42,802 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,047 | $94,688 | $65,833 |
| High School Graduate | $37,427 | $45,997 | $27,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,237 | $24,219 | $16,539 |
| Overall | $39,599 | $47,394 | $27,460 |
| Some College | $38,929 | $42,258 | $30,595 |
$39,599
Average Earnings
$47,394
Average Male
$27,460
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.63% of Washington Court House residents speak only English, while 1.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,620 | 2,392 | 18.95% |
| Multiple | 580 | 191 | 32.93% |
| Black | 461 | 112 | 24.3% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 105 | 30% |
| Other | 134 | 80 | 59.7% |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100% |
20%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.91%
Male Poverty Rate
24.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington Court House is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington Court House is White, with 18.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.46% |
| Some College | 18.62% |
| High School | 18.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 26% |
| Female Employed | 8.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,661 | $80,107 |
| Households | $51,601 | $66,739 |
| Married Families | $85,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,126 | $41,746 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
759
Number of Veterans
690
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 327 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 66 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 261 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 35 to 54 | 158 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 7.18% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 9.39% |
| Black | 9 | 2.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.55%
Born in Washington Court House
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
1.64%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
97.93% of Washington Court House residents were born in the United States, with 84.55% having been born in Ohio. 1.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,360 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 14,368 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 14,377 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 14,386 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 14,394 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 14,403 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 14,412 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 14,402 | -34 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 14,436 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 14,438 | 361 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 14,077 | -48 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 14,125 | -26 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 14,151 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 14,154 | 64 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 14,090 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 14,102 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 14,102 | -28 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 14,130 | -41 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 14,171 | -59 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 14,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,524 | 541 | 4.17% |
| 1990 | 12,983 | 301 | 2.37% |
| 1980 | 12,682 | 187 | 1.5% |
| 1970 | 12,495 | 107 | 0.86% |
| 1960 | 12,388 | -1,972 | -13.73% |