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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bath County

Kentucky · 11,085 residents · 277.992 sq mi
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Bath County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,018. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $53,600. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,085
+14%since 1990
from 9,692 in 1990
1990 – 2025
40 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Bath County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,018
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,940 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,326
+91%since 1990
from $8,034 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
20.2% rent
2.1
+7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(9,390)
Black2.8%(274)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(45)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score8.6%(838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(10,700)
Black1.8%(200)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(89)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score6.5%(719)
6
−25%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.0%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.8 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 Bath County, Kentucky?

Bath County, Kentucky has about 11,085 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bath County, Kentucky earns about $26,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bath County, Kentucky expensive?

In Bath County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Bath County, Kentucky?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bath County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bath County, Kentucky?

About 21.9% of people in Bath County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bath County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bath County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,393 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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