Washington, KS County is a rural community with a population of 5,531 people. The population density is 6 people per square mile which is significantly less than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Washington, KS County include the Washington State Bank, Mark's Food Center, and Al's Pizza. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing, hunting, horseback riding and camping at Lake Waconda State Park. Other organizations in the area are the Washington County Historical Society and local 4-H clubs for kids to get involved in agriculture related activities. There are also several local sporting events held throughout the year such as basketball tournaments at the high school gymnasium and baseball games at local fields.
The population in Washington County is 5,531. There are 6 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Washington County is 45.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Washington County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Washington County
- 56.1% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 8.1% have children, but are single
Race in Washington County
- 94.3% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander