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Ballard County

Kentucky · 8,249 residents · 247.095 sq mi
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Ballard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,228. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,100. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,249
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+7%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Ballard County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,228
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,130 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,001
+21%since 2000
from $19,035 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(7,867)
Black2.9%(238)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(52)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(747)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,762)
Black2.9%(238)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(90)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other1.1%(92)
Diversity Score12.7%(1,050)
Diversity Score
13
+41%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballard County, Kentucky?

Ballard County, Kentucky has about 8,249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ballard County, Kentucky earns about $41,228 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Ballard County, Kentucky?

About 10.7% 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 13.0% 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 347 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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