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Bullitt County

Kentucky · 74,319 residents · 297.084 sq mi
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Bullitt County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,526. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $143,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74,319
+21%since 2000
from 61,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+11%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K55K66K77K88K1990201020202024Bullitt County
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,526
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,106 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,791
+24%since 2000
from $18,339 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(59,798)
Black0.4%(232)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(383)
Asian0.3%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(1,954)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(71,368)
Black0.6%(472)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,038)
Asian0.5%(369)
Other1.2%(929)
Diversity Score9.2%(6,861)
Diversity Score
9
+189%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

Bullitt County, Kentucky has about 74,319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bullitt County, Kentucky earns about $51,526 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 $143,000, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

About 11.1% 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 9.5% 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 26,752 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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22 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 202.01Census Tract 204.02Census Tract 203Census Tract 211.04Census Tract 212Census Tract 206.01Census Tract 208Census Tract 202.02Census Tract 207.03Census Tract 211.02Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 201.03Census Tract 207.04Census Tract 205.01Census Tract 209Census Tract 207.02Census Tract 205.02Census Tract 204.01Census Tract 206.02
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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