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Bullitt County

Kentucky · 82,217 residents · 297.084 sq mi
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Bullitt County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,531. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,300. Households here earn about 25% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
82,217
+34%since 2000
from 61,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K55K66K77K88K1990201020202024Bullitt County
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,531
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,075
+64%since 2000
from $18,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+19%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(74,787)
Black1.3%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2,117)
Asian0.5%(445)
Other2.1%(1,706)
Diversity Score15.8%(13,011)
Segregation Score22.5%(18,514)
Diversity Score
16
+396%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

Bullitt County, Kentucky has about 82,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bullitt County, Kentucky earns about $65,531 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 $171,300, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

About 15.7% 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 9.9% 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 34,650 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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