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Garrard County

Kentucky · 16,912 residents · 229.925 sq mi
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Garrard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
16,912
+14%since 2000
from 14,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,095
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,284 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,735
+11%since 2000
from $16,915 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(14,047)
Black3%(448)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(195)
Asian0%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(1,577)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(15,965)
Black2%(339)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(403)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0.9%(156)
Diversity Score13.3%(2,251)
Diversity Score
13
+25%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrard County, Kentucky?

Garrard County, Kentucky has about 16,912 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garrard County, Kentucky earns about $37,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrard County, Kentucky expensive?

In Garrard County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Garrard County, Kentucky?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garrard County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrard County, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of people in Garrard County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrard County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrard County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,333 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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