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Bourbon County

Kentucky · 20,243 residents (2025 est.) · 289.75 sq mi
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Bourbon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,240
+5%since 2000
from 19,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 68 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,243 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K20K20K20K1990201020202024Bourbon County
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(1,186)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(1,272)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(1,422)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(1,158)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(1,358)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(2,311)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(2,160)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(2,532)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(2,890)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.1%(2,247)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(1,306)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(398)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,354
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,038 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,889
+85%since 2000
from $18,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+7%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+7%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bourbon County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(17,285)
Black6.9%(1,330)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(503)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(16,877)
Black4.9%(1,001)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,569)
Asian0.1%(26)
Other3.8%(767)
Diversity Score
37
+32%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
22
−45%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.6%(1,125)
Cuban1.1%(226)
Puerto Rican0.6%(122)
Guatemalan0.2%(50)
Argentine0.2%(35)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(12)
Chinese0%(7)
Korean0%(7)
Ancestry
American12.8%(2,593)
English12.6%(2,559)
Irish9.3%(1,891)
German8.6%(1,743)
Italian3.1%(635)
Scottish2.1%(432)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(335)
Dutch1.4%(282)
Czech1.3%(259)
Hungarian1.3%(258)
Welsh1.2%(249)
French0.9%(192)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(133)
Portuguese0.5%(95)
Norwegian0.3%(55)
Swedish0.2%(50)
British0.2%(32)
Swiss0.2%(31)
Canadian0.1%(19)
Greek0.1%(19)
Belgian0.1%(16)
Danish0%(9)
Slovak0%(6)
Russian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.6%(2,489)
Married54.2%(4,269)
Widowed1.9%(152)
Divorced12.3%(971)
Women 15+
Never married24%(2,031)
Married48.6%(4,120)
Widowed11.2%(952)
Divorced16.2%(1,376)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

Bourbon County, Kentucky has about 20,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bourbon County, Kentucky earns about $61,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bourbon County, Kentucky expensive?

In Bourbon County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $229,300, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bourbon County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

About 14.2% of people in Bourbon County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bourbon County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bourbon County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,004 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 302.01Census Tract 303Census Tract 305Census Tract 304Census Tract 306Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 301.02Census Tract 302.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 40361ZIP 40348ZIP 40357
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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