Washington County, IN in Profile
Part of: Louisville-Jefferson County KY-IN, Metropolitan Area
Part of: Louisville-Jefferson County--Elizabethtown--Scottsburg KY-IN, Combined Statistical Area |  |
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 | Washington County is one of about 3,141 counties and county equivalents in the United States. It has 514.4 sq. miles in land area and a population density of 54.3 per square mile. In the last three decades of the 1900s its population grew by 41.2%. On the 2000 census form, 99.4% of the population reported only one race, with 0.1% of these reporting African-American. The population of this county is 0.7% Hispanic (of any race). The average household size is 2.62 persons compared to an average family size of 3.05 persons. In 2008 manufacturing was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $33,548. Per capita income grew by 12.2% between 1997 and 2007 (adjusted for inflation). |
People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence) | Value | Rank in U.S. | Industry Overview (2008)
(By Place of Work) | Value | Rank in U.S. | | Population (2008) | 27,949 | 1489 | Covered Employment | 5,855 | 1869 | | Growth (%) since 1990 | 17.8% | 1132 | Avg wage per job | $28,553 | 2299 | | Households (2000) | 10,264 | 1489 | Manufacturing - % all jobs in County | 27.6% | 295 | | Labor Force (persons) (2008) | 14,153 | 1445 | Avg wage per job | $33,548 | 1985 | | Unemployment Rate (2008) | 6.7 | 892 | Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County | 2.2% | 1541 | | Per Capita Personal Income (2007) | $27,180 | 1957 | Avg wage per job | $33,619 | 2453 | | Median Household Income (2007) | $37,288 | 2088 | Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County | 6.9% | 1698 | | Poverty Rate (2007) | 14.7 | 1429 | Avg wage per job | $26,013 | 1652 | | H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000) | 75.2 | 1,985 | Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County | 2.6% | 1353 | | Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000) | 10.2 | 2,620 | Avg wage per job | $34,030 | 2024 |
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| Population Over Time | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | U.S. | | 2008 | 27,949 | 1489 | 0.01% | 304,059,724 | | 2000 | 27,223 | 1474 | 0.01% | 281,421,906 | | 1990 | 23,717 | 1502 | 0.01% | 248,790,925 | | 1980 | 21,932 | 1548 | 0.01% | 226,542,250 | | 1970 | 19,278 | 1517 | 0.01% | 203,302,037 | | 1990 to 2000 % change | 14.8% | 971 | | 13.1% | | 1980 to 2000 % change | 24.1% | 924 | | 24.2% | | 1970 to 2000 % change | 41.2% | 1068 | | 38.4% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Components of Population Change in 2008 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | U.S. | | Net Domestic Migration (chg 2007/2008) | -24 | 1684 | | | | Net International Migration (chg 2007/2008) | 3 | 2048 | <0.01% | 888,825 | | Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | 76 | 1479 | <0.01% | 1,880,567 | | Births | 350 | 1534 | 0.01% | 4,328,543 | | Deaths | 274 | 1492 | 0.01% | 2,447,976 |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Population Estimates by Age in 2008 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | Preschool (0 to 4) | 1,736 | 1521 | 6.2% | 6.9% | | School Age (5 to 17) | 4,910 | 1439 | 17.6% | 17.4% | | College Age (18 to 24) | 2,134 | 1605 | 7.6% | 9.8% | | Young Adult (25 to 44) | 7,969 | 1414 | 28.5% | 27.4% | | Older Adult(45 to 64) | 7,497 | 1457 | 26.8% | 25.7% | | Older (65 plus) | 3,703 | 1612 | 13.2% | 12.8% | | Median Age | 38.1 | 1843 | | Median Age = 36.8 |
Sources: US Census Bureau; Median age calculated by the IBRC. |
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2008 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone | 41 | 2429 | 0.1% | 1.0% | | Asian Alone | 77 | 1800 | 0.3% | 4.5% | | Black Alone | 116 | 2332 | 0.4% | 12.8% | | Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 2 | 2271 | 0.0% | 0.2% | | White Alone | 27,522 | 1375 | 98.5% | 79.8% | | Two or More Race Groups | 191 | 1836 | 0.7% | 1.7% | | Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race) | | Non-Hispanic or Latino | 27,683 | 1436 | 99.0% | 84.6% | | Hispanic or Latino | 266 | 2267 | 1.0% | 15.4% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
Hispanic or Latino Population in 2000
(can be of any race) | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | Hispanic | 200 | 2177 | 0.7% | 12.5% | | Mexican | 100 | 2196 | 0.4% | 7.3% | | Cuban | 1 | 2405 | 0.0% | 0.4% | | Puerto Rican | 21 | 1543 | 0.1% | 1.2% | | Other | 78 | 1976 | 0.3% | 3.6% | | White, Not Hispanic (reporting white alone) | 26,749 | 1324 | 98.3% | 69.1% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Households in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct All Hhlds
in County | Pct All Hhlds
in U.S. | | Total Households | 10,264 | 1489 | 100.0% | 100.0% | | Family Households | 7,582 | 1452 | 73.9% | 68.1% | | Married with Children | 2,759 | 1369 | 26.9% | 23.5% | | Married without Children | 3,420 | 1458 | 33.3% | 28.1% | | Single Parents | 830 | 1552 | 8.1% | 9.2% | | Other | 573 | 1545 | 5.6% | 7.1% | | Non-family Households | 2,682 | 1559 | 26.1% | 31.9% | | Living Alone | 2,275 | 1571 | 22.2% | 25.8% | | Average Household Size | 2.62 | 747 | | | | Average Family Household Size | 3.05 | 1128 | | |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Housing Units in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct All HU
in County | Pct All HU
in U.S. | | 2008 Housing Units (estimate) | 11,972 | 1575 | | | | Total Housing Units | 11,191 | 1555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | | Occupied | 10,264 | 1489 | 91.7% | 91.0% | | Owner Occupied | 8,324 | 1416 | 74.4% | 60.2% | | Renter Occupied | 1,940 | 1704 | 17.3% | 30.8% | | Vacant | 927 | 1980 | 8.3% | 9.0% | | For seasonal or recreational use | 246 | 1644 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Residential Building Permits in 2008 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | Cost ($000) | | Total Permits Filed | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $7,717 | | Single Family | 46 | 92.0% | 63.5% | $7,253 | | Two Family | 4 | 8.0% | 1.9% | $464 | | Three & Four Family | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | $0 | | Five Families and More | 0 | 0.0% | 32.7% | $0 |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Median Income | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | | Median household income in 2007 | $37,288 | 2088 | 73.5% | | Median household income in 2000 (adj. for inflation) | $45,464 | 1103 | 89.9% | | 5-year percent change 2000 to 2007 | -18.0% | 3134 | |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Per Capita Personal Income | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | | Per capita income - 2007 | $27,180 | 1957 | 70.4% | | Per capita income - 1997 (adj. for inflation) | $24,235 | 1917 | 74.1% | | Per capita income - 1987 (adj. for inflation) | $20,776 | 2141 | 70.1% | | Per capita income - 1977 (adj. for inflation) | $19,287 | 1896 | 76.1% | | 10-year % change | 12.2% | 1756 | | | 20-year % change | 30.8% | 1274 | | | 30-year % change | 40.9% | 1769 | |
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Personal Income in 2007 ($000) | Number | 5-Year % Change (adj*) | Rank in % Change | | Total Earnings by Place of Work | $292,912 | 5.1% | 2309 | | Minus: Contributions for government social insurance | $34,100 | 6.2% | 2309 | | Personal contributions for government social insurance | $19,771 | 10.2% | 2178 | | Employer contributions for government social insurance | $14,329 | 1.2% | 2398 | | Plus: Adjustment for residence | $272,008 | 12.3% | 1340 | | Equals: Net Earnings by Place of Residence | $530,820 | 8.6% | 1902 | | Plus: Dividends, rent, interest | $74,884 | -7.7% | 1681 | | Plus: Transfer payments | $152,037 | 15.2% | 1545 | | Equals: Personal Income by Place of Residence | $757,741 | 7.9% | 1770 |
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation) |
| Poverty Estimates | Number | Rank in U.S. | 5-Year % Change | Rank in % Change | Poverty rate in 2007
In 2000 | 14.7
9.9 | 1429
2187 | --
48.5% | --
127 | Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2007
In 2000 | 19.7
14.3 | 1609
2112 | --
37.8% | --
279 |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Labor Force Annual Averages in 2008 | Number | % of U.S. | U.S. | Rank in U.S. | Total Labor Force
5-year % change
10-year % change | 14,153
1.1%
17.6% | 0.01%
-
- | 154,287,000
5.3%
12.1% | 1445
1856
739 | Employed
5-year % change
10-year % change | 13,210
0.2%
15.2% | 0.01%
-
- | 145,362,000
5.5%
10.6% | 1451
2049
854 | Unemployed
5-year % change
10-year % change | 943
16.9%
66.0% | 0.01%
-
- | 8,924,000
1.7%
43.7% | 1333
702
808 | Unemployment Rate
5-year % change
10-year % change | 6.7
15.5%
42.6% | 115.52%
-
- | 5.8
-3.3%
28.9% | 892
625
1074 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Educational Attainment: Census 2000 | Number | Percent of Population 25+ | Rank of % in U.S. | U.S. % of Population 25+ | | Total Population 25 and Older | 17,648 | 100.0% | | 100.0% | | Less Than 9th Grade | 1,499 | 8.5% | 1,415 | 7.5% | | 9th to 12th, No Diploma | 2,881 | 16.3% | 897 | 12.1% | | High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) | 7,783 | 44.1% | 229 | 28.6% | | Some College, No Degree | 2,914 | 16.5% | 2,529 | 21.0% | | Associate Degree | 765 | 4.3% | 2,314 | 6.3% | | Bachelor's Degree | 1,208 | 6.8% | 2,574 | 15.5% | | Graduate or Professional Degree | 598 | 3.4% | 2,422 | 8.9% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Workers Living in County in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Rank of
Pct Dist. | | Total | 12,998 | 1,389 | 100.0% | | | Working in County | 6,784 | 1,554 | 52.2% | 2,455 | | Working Elsewhere | 6,214 | 949 | 47.8% | 686 |
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.) |
| People Working in County in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Rank of
Pct Dist. | | Total | 7,924 | 1,691 | 100.0% | | | Living in County | 6,784 | 1,554 | 85.6% | 598 | | Living Elsewhere | 1,140 | 2,026 | 14.4% | 2,534 |
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.) |
| Commuting Flows in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist. | | Gross Flow (Living Elsewhere + Working Elsewhere) | 7,354 | 1,271 | 100% | | Net Flow (Living Elsewhere - Working Elsewhere) | -5,074 | 2,680 | | | Largest Single Inflow : Orange County, IN | 341 | | 4.6% | | Largest Single Outflow :Clark County, IN | 1,781 | | 24.2% |
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.) |
| Annual Covered Employment and Wages Over Time (NAICS) | Establishments | Jobs | Average Wage
Per Job (*adj) | Rank in
U.S. | Pct of U.S.
Avg Wage | | 2008 | 494 | 5,855 | $28,553 | 2,346 | 62.7% | | 2007 | 505 | 6,159 | $29,477 | 2,105 | 63.9% | | 2006 | 503 | 6,258 | $29,363 | 2,055 | 64.6% | | 2005 | 496 | 6,405 | $29,956 | 1,847 | 66.8% | | 2004 | 501 | 6,344 | $29,664 | 1,936 | 66.1% | | 2003 | 502 | 6,413 | $29,468 | 1,905 | 66.7% | | 2002 | 493 | 6,469 | $29,209 | 1,931 | 66.4% | | 2001 | 492 | 6,703 | $29,217 | 1,826 | 66.4% | | 2000 | 489 | 6,907 | $29,742 | 1,633 | 67.3% | | 1999 | 490 | 6,757 | $29,023 | 1,771 | 67.1% | | 1998 | 479 | 6,753 | $28,264 | 1,892 | 66.9% | | 10-Year Change | 15 | -898 | $289 | | | | 10-Year Percent Change | 3.1% | -13.3% | 1.0% | | |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
*adj = Adjusted for Inflation; D = Non-Discloseable Data; N/A = Not Available; Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.Annual Industry Distribution of Jobs
and Avg. Wage in 2008 (NAICS) | Establishments | Jobs | Pct Dist.
in County | Annual Average Wage
Per Job | Rank in
U.S. | | Total Covered Employment and Wages | 494 | 5,855 | 100.0% | $28,553 | 2,299 | | Private | 454 | 4,314 | 73.7% | $26,830 | 2,405 | | Agri., forestry, hunting | 8 | D | D | D | N/A | | Mining | 1 | D | D | D | N/A | | Construction | 69 | 268 | 4.6% | $26,068 | 2,558 | | Manufacturing | 42 | 1,618 | 27.6% | $33,548 | 1,985 | | Wholesale trade | 21 | 108 | 1.8% | $30,262 | 2,120 | | Retail trade | 70 | 629 | 10.7% | $21,846 | 1,219 | | Transportation, warehousing | 28 | 131 | 2.2% | $33,619 | 2,453 | | Utilities | 4 | 15 | 0.3% | $42,095 | 1,258 | | Information | 10 | 109 | 1.9% | $30,818 | 1,749 | | Finance and Insurance | 31 | 151 | 2.6% | $34,030 | 2,024 | | Real Estate, rental, leasing | 16 | 44 | 0.8% | $12,967 | 2,441 | | Professional, technical services | 29 | 134 | 2.3% | $35,288 | 1,537 | | Mgmt. of companies, enterprises | 2 | D | D | D | N/A | | Administrative, waste services | 20 | D | D | D | N/A | | Educational services | 7 | D | D | D | N/A | | Health care, social assistance | 41 | 405 | 6.9% | $26,013 | 1,652 | | Arts, entertainment, recreation | 4 | D | D | D | N/A | | Accommodation and food services | 32 | D | D | D | N/A | | Other services, exc. public admin. | 34 | 147 | 2.5% | $16,725 | 2,486 | | Public administration | 28 | 92 | 1.6% | $38,576 | 1,165 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information.
N/A = This item is not available.
Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding. |
BEA Major Sectors (NAICS)
in 2007 (by place of work) | Earnings ($000) | Avg Earnings
Per Job | Rank in U.S. | Jobs | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | | Total by place of work | $292,912 | $28,571 | 2,207 | 10,252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | | | Wage and Salary | $193,322 | $28,091 | 2,113 | 6,882 | 67.1% | 80.0% | | | Proprietors | $47,440 | $14,077 | 1,777 | 3,370 | 32.9% | 20.0% | | | Farm | $11,229 | $11,946 | 1,198 | 940 | 9.2% | 1.2% | | | Nonfarm | $36,211 | $14,902 | 1,654 | 2,430 | 23.7% | 18.8% | | | Farm | $13,724 | $12,923 | 1,491 | 1,062 | 10.4% | 1.6% | | | Nonfarm | $279,188 | $30,380 | 2,046 | 9,190 | 89.6% | 98.4% | | | Private | $204,725 | $27,123 | 2,110 | 7,548 | 73.6% | 85.0% | | | Forestry, fishing, etc. * | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 0.6% | | 21 | Mining | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 0.5% | | 22 | Utilities | $6,695 | $334,750 | 20 | 20 | 0.2% | 0.3% | | 23 | Construction | $15,314 | $19,190 | 2,372 | 798 | 7.8% | 6.4% | | 31-33 | Manufacturing | $83,394 | $44,572 | 1,722 | 1,871 | 18.3% | 8.0% | | 42 | Wholesale Trade | $6,166 | $27,900 | 2,186 | 221 | 2.2% | 3.7% | | 44-45 | Retail Trade | $19,767 | $19,080 | 2,128 | 1,036 | 10.1% | 10.7% | | 48 49 | Trans. and warehousing | $8,331 | $30,970 | 1,670 | 269 | 2.6% | 3.3% | | 51 | Information | $3,942 | $35,196 | 1,479 | 112 | 1.1% | 2.0% | | 52 | Finance and insurance | $8,280 | $33,659 | 1,460 | 246 | 2.4% | 4.7% | | 53 | Real Estate and rental and leasing | $1,918 | $6,108 | 2,362 | 314 | 3.1% | 4.5% | | 54 | Professional, technical services | $8,496 | $27,231 | 1,622 | 312 | 3.0% | 6.6% | | 55 | Management of companies, enterprises | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 1.1% | | 56 | Administrative and waste services | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 6.2% | | 61 | Educational services | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 2.1% | | 62 | Health care, social assistance | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 10.1% | | 71 | Arts, entertainment, and recreation | $441 | $5,011 | 2,258 | 88 | 0.9% | 2.1% | | 72 | Accommodation and food services | $6,843 | $14,346 | 973 | 477 | 4.7% | 6.8% | | 81 | Other services, exc. public admin. | $11,971 | $17,630 | 1,800 | 679 | 6.6% | 5.6% | | NA | Gov. and gov. enterprises | $74,463 | $45,349 | 1,172 | 1,642 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis(BEA)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
L = Less than 10 jobs, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
N/A = Not available or not applicable.
* = "Other" consists of the number of jobs held by U.S. residents employed by international organizations and foreign embassies and consulates in the United States. |