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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Bourbon County

Kentucky · 19,236 residents · 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 $22,445. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,236
−1%vs 2000
vs 19,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K20K20K20K1990201020202024Bourbon County
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,445
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,038 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,858
−41%vs 2000
vs $18,335 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$317
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(17,285)
Black6.9%(1,330)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(503)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(4,324)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91%(17,509)
Black8.4%(1,620)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(121)
Asian0.1%(28)
Other0.4%(79)
Diversity Score21.8%(4,202)
Diversity Score
22
−2%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.0%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Places similar to Bourbon County

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Pop 20,790
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Pop 20,764
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Pop 20,488
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Pop 20,059
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Compare Bourbon County to nearby counties

BOURBON COUNTY VS
Nicholas County
Income$59,531+165%
Home value$123,000+137%
Population7,949−61%
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BOURBON COUNTY VS
Clark County
Income$64,348+187%
Home value$205,800+296%
Population37,888+87%
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BOURBON COUNTY VS
Fayette County
Income$69,479+210%
Home value$293,500+464%
Population329,751+1529%
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BOURBON COUNTY VS
Harrison County
Income$66,442+196%
Home value$202,100+289%
Population19,627−3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

Bourbon County, Kentucky has about 19,236 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bourbon County, Kentucky earns about $22,445 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 $52,000, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

About 11.8% 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 17.5% of people in Bourbon County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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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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