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Bourbon County

Kentucky · 20,252 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 $47,024. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
20,252
+5%since 2000
from 19,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K20K20K20K1990201020202024Bourbon County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,024
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,676
+51%since 2000
from $18,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(16,770)
Black5.1%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,486)
Asian0.4%(77)
Other1.6%(322)
Diversity Score33.2%(6,727)
Segregation Score39.6%(8,018)
Diversity Score
33
+49%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

Bourbon County, Kentucky has about 20,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bourbon County, Kentucky earns about $47,024 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 $155,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Bourbon County, Kentucky?

About 23.0% 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 14.1% 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 1,016 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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