Population 25,004 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mount Washington
Household size in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Mount Washington average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Louisville area, where it has 2.50 people. Household size has crept up from 2.66 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Mount Washington skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Mount Washington than nationally: 10.2%, against 11.6%. Mount Washington has a lower share of single-parent households than most Kentucky cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mount Washington
Renters in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mount Washington is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (26.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Mount Washington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Mount Washington has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north. Only nine of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $864 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,075 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$352 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Mount Washington runs $1,075 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $352 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mount Washington
Bachelor's degrees in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Mount Washington than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mount Washington is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mount Washington
| Period | Mount Washington | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mount Washington runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mount Washington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | 2.69 | 41.7 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 1997 | $1,075 | 26.4% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| Heritage Creek | 2.83 | 32.4 | 9.9% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2010 | $1,788 | 39.7% | 97.1% | 6.2% |
| Hebron Estates | 2.39 | 51.0 | 16.9% | 31.1% | 2.9% | 1980 | $962 | 18.4% | 90.3% | 11.1% |
| Pioneer Village | 2.74 | 45.7 | 10.9% | 12.6% | 7.8% | 1991 | $1,290 | 22.7% | 91.7% | 2.6% |
| Hillview | 2.62 | 39.3 | 15.0% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 1985 | $1,241 | 14.7% | 83.8% | 3.4% |
| Highgrove | 2.76 | 45.5 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 1994 | $837 | 21.1% | 91.2% | 8.2% |
| Shepherdsville | 2.71 | 41.3 | 15.9% | 18.3% | 7.2% | 1993 | $996 | 17.7% | 89.7% | 3.8% |
| Waterford | 2.99 | 40.6 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 1997 | $872 | 21.4% | 90.9% | 6.0% |
| Gap in Knob | 2.79 | 42.6 | 29.4% | 19.7% | 12.4% | 1983 | $931 | 12.8% | 87.6% | 15.0% |
| Hollow Creek | 2.60 | 43.1 | 9.0% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 1979 | $1,239 | 31.8% | 95.0% | 5.4% |
| Brooks | 2.59 | 50.9 | 9.5% | 6.2% | 11.1% | 1991 | $956 | 6.7% | 91.0% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mount Washington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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