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Christian County

Kentucky · 72,748 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 $44,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $121,000. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
72,748
+1%since 2000
from 72,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
+8%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K71K74K77K81K1990201020202024Christian County
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,279
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,489
+68%since 2000
from $14,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(46,400)
Black20.9%(15,221)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(5,752)
Asian1.3%(939)
Other4.5%(3,305)
Diversity Score65.8%(47,860)
Segregation Score34.4%(25,061)
Diversity Score
66
+17%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christian County, Kentucky?

Christian County, Kentucky has about 72,748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Christian County, Kentucky earns about $44,279 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 $121,000, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Christian County, Kentucky?

About 18.7% 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 18.4% 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 3,807 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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