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Christian County

Kentucky · 72,265 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 $31,177. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,300. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,265
+5%since 1990
from 68,941 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 96 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
27.9
+1%since 1990
from 27.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K71K74K77K81K1990201020202024Christian County
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,177
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,032 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,611
+51%since 1990
from $9,708 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.3 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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Compare Christian County to nearby counties

CHRISTIAN COUNTY VS
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Income$61,103+96%
Home value$166,700+134%
Population12,972−81%
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CHRISTIAN COUNTY VS
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Income$59,857+92%
Home value$207,700+191%
Population14,512−79%
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CHRISTIAN COUNTY VS
Caldwell County
Income$59,583+91%
Home value$118,500+66%
Population12,609−82%
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CHRISTIAN COUNTY VS
Montgomery County
Income$75,613+143%
Home value$280,200+293%
Population249,935+256%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christian County, Kentucky?

Christian County, Kentucky has about 72,265 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Christian County, Kentucky earns about $31,177 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Christian County, Kentucky?

About 12.5% 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 15.0% of people in Christian County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Christian County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Christian County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,324 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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