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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bardstown

Kentucky · 10,374 residents · 12.107 sq mi
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Bardstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,497. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,374
+53%since 1990
from 6,801 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
857 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 562 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.2
−1%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K15K1990201020202024Bardstown
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,497
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,681
+58%since 1990
from $11,180 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
40.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(5,493)
Black18.2%(1,235)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(9)
Asian0.9%(58)
Diversity Score39.6%(2,690)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(8,456)
Black15%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(143)
Asian0.9%(97)
Diversity Score37.1%(3,844)
Diversity Score
37
−6%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+10%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bardstown, Kentucky?

Bardstown, Kentucky has about 10,374 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bardstown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bardstown, Kentucky earns about $31,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bardstown, Kentucky expensive?

In Bardstown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Bardstown, Kentucky?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bardstown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bardstown, Kentucky?

About 17.7% of people in Bardstown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bardstown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bardstown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,573 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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