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Gallatin County

Kentucky · 8,589 residents · 98.281 sq mi
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Gallatin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,500. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
8,589
+9%since 2000
from 7,870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Gallatin County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,310
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,810
+8%since 2000
from $16,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,563)
Black1.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1%(82)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(554)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(7,952)
Black1.3%(109)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(372)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other1.8%(152)
Diversity Score17.8%(1,531)
Diversity Score
18
+153%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gallatin County, Kentucky?

Gallatin County, Kentucky has about 8,589 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gallatin County, Kentucky earns about $41,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gallatin County, Kentucky expensive?

In Gallatin County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $105,500, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Gallatin County, Kentucky?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gallatin County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gallatin County, Kentucky?

About 23.5% of people in Gallatin County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gallatin County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Gallatin County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,196 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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