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Bardstown

Kentucky · 13,567 residents · 12.107 sq mi
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Bardstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,604. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,567
+31%since 2000
from 10,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+12%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K15K1990201020202024Bardstown
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,604
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,497 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,461
+50%since 2000
from $17,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(8,456)
Black15%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(143)
Asian0.9%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.1%(3,844)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(10,524)
Black11.8%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(571)
Asian0.8%(103)
Other3%(409)
Diversity Score43.4%(5,894)
Diversity Score
43
+17%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bardstown, Kentucky?

Bardstown, Kentucky has about 13,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bardstown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bardstown, Kentucky earns about $52,604 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 $133,900, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Bardstown, Kentucky?

About 19.9% 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 11.7% 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 6,766 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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

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