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Bath County

Kentucky · 12,750 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 $44,893. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,900. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
12,750
+15%since 2000
from 11,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Bath County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,893
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,018 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,167
+58%since 2000
from $15,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(10,700)
Black1.8%(200)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(89)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(719)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(12,125)
Black1%(127)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(182)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other1.6%(199)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,285)
Segregation Score24.4%(3,114)
Diversity Score
10
+55%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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BATH COUNTY VS
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Home value$134,700+61%
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BATH COUNTY VS
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BATH COUNTY VS
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Home value$161,800+93%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath County, Kentucky?

Bath County, Kentucky has about 12,750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bath County, Kentucky earns about $44,893 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Bath County, Kentucky?

About 15.5% 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 23.8% 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 3,058 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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