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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ballard County

Kentucky · 8,286 residents · 247.095 sq mi
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Ballard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,130. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,286
+5%since 1990
from 7,902 in 1990
1990 – 2025
34 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+7%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Ballard County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,130
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,371 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,035
+85%since 1990
from $10,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.6%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
18.1% rent
1.8
+3%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,647)
Black3.1%(248)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(60)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score9.6%(756)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(7,867)
Black2.9%(238)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(52)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score9%(747)
9
−6%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballard County, Kentucky?

Ballard County, Kentucky has about 8,286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ballard County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ballard County, Kentucky earns about $32,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballard County, Kentucky expensive?

In Ballard County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Ballard County, Kentucky?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ballard County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballard County, Kentucky?

About 13.6% of people in Ballard County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ballard County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ballard County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 384 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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