Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mount Washington, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,480

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.6%17,120

Two or More

3.5%639

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%568

Asian

0.6%107

Other

0.2%41

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Black

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%732

High School Diploma

24.4%3,016

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,009

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%1,996

Associate's Degree

11.7%1,447

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%2,093

Master's Degree

7.4%914

Professional Degree

0.7%87

Doctorate

1.1%135

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$268,200

Median Renti

$1,008

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.1%5,974

Renter-Occupied

13.9%962

Total Units

7,161

Homeownership

86.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%187

$50K–$100K

0.6%37

$100K–$150K

3.6%215

$150K–$200K

11.6%693

$200K–$300K

43%2,570

$300K–$500K

31.7%1,896

$500K–$1M

6.3%376

Rent Distribution

Under $500

125

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

221

$1,000–$1,250

195

$1,250–$1,500

111

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%310

2010–2019

21.5%1,542

2000–2009

30.3%2,168

1990–1999

16.8%1,205

1980–1989

8.8%632

1970–1979

10.1%722

1960–1969

5.7%409

1950–1959

2%146

1940–1949

0.1%5

1939 or earlier

0.3%22

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.7%3,589

Utility Gas

45.8%3,174

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%134

No Fuel

0.4%31

Fuel Oil

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,239

Mean Household Incomei

$108,394

Per Capita Incomei

$41,971

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

9,928

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%159

$10K–$15K

1.5%102

$15K–$20K

3.1%216

$20K–$25K

3.4%234

$25K–$30K

4.1%287

$30K–$35K

1.4%100

$35K–$40K

0.9%65

$40K–$45K

3.9%269

$45K–$50K

3.7%255

$50K–$60K

6.8%470

$60K–$75K

7.1%493

$75K–$100K

14.6%1,011

$100K–$125K

16.8%1,165

$125K–$150K

8.5%590

$150K–$200K

10%697

$200K+

11.9%823

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

176

Residentsi

265

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers78 homes67% occupied$453/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes76% occupied$362/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,239/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

73.1%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

24.6%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

82.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.3% of subsidized households are minority

23.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3441.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,335

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,434

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,007(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured