COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bullitt County

Kentucky · 61,236 residents · 297.084 sq mi

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Bullitt County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,106. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $99,400. Households here earn about 34% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

9% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 48%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

61,236

+29%since 1990

from 47,567 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

206 / sq mi

+29%since 1990

from 160 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.5

+11%since 1990

from 31.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202484K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$45,106

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $29,455 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,339

+68%since 1990

from $10,907 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.9%

−2.5 ptssince 1990

from 10.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$99,400

+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $50,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$499

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $334 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

83.9%

−0.4 ptssince 1990

from 84.3% in 1990

16.1% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+28%since 1990

from 1.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.8%(47,009)

Black0.6%(277)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(119)

Asian0.4%(167)

Diversity Score3.5%(1,673)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(59,798)

Black0.4%(232)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(383)

Asian0.3%(165)

Diversity Score3.2%(1,954)

Diversity Score

−9%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.2%

+2.9 ptssince 1990

from 6.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

76.0%

+11.4 ptssince 1990

from 64.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.1%

Unchangedsince 1990

from 3.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.6 min

−31%since 1990

from 24.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Income$69,866+55%

Home value$248,400+150%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

Bullitt County, Kentucky has about 61,236 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bullitt County, Kentucky earns about $45,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bullitt County, Kentucky expensive?

In Bullitt County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $99,400, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bullitt County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

About 7.9% of people in Bullitt County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bullitt County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bullitt County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,669 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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