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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Christian County

Kentucky · 68,941 residents · 717.66 sq mi
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Christian County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,032. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,300. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% 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

68,941
−5%vs 2000
vs 72,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
96 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 27.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
68K71K74K77K81K1990201020202024Christian County
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,032
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,177 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,708
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,611 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$329
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $458 in 2000
US average: $450
53.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.3% in 2000
46.3% rent
2.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(49,246)
Black23.4%(16,896)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(3,494)
Asian0.9%(636)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(40,516)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(49,471)
Black24.5%(16,914)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,335)
Asian1.3%(884)
Other2.4%(1,672)
Diversity Score57.5%(39,656)
58
+3%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Christian County, Kentucky?

Christian County, Kentucky has about 68,941 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Christian County, Kentucky earns about $21,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Christian County, Kentucky expensive?

In Christian County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $42,300, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Christian County, Kentucky?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Christian County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Christian County, Kentucky?

About 18.1% of people in Christian County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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