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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hart County

Kentucky · 17,445 residents · 412.67 sq mi
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Hart County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,378. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,100. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,445
+17%since 1990
from 14,890 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+6%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,378
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,671 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,495
+66%since 1990
from $8,142 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$312
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(13,756)
Black7.1%(1,054)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(30)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score18.1%(2,698)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(16,047)
Black6.1%(1,069)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(150)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score16.8%(2,927)
Diversity Score
17
−7%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.2%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−35%since 1990
from 28.7 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 Hart County to nearby counties

HART COUNTY VS
Green County
Income$46,798+84%
Home value$125,000+115%
Population11,644−42%
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HART COUNTY VS
Larue County
Income$67,067+164%
Home value$183,500+216%
Population15,184−25%
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HART COUNTY VS
Edmonson County
Income$54,937+116%
Home value$160,300+176%
Population12,749−37%
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HART COUNTY VS
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Income$50,628+99%
Home value$178,000+206%
Population45,641+127%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hart County, Kentucky?

Hart County, Kentucky has about 17,445 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hart County, Kentucky earns about $25,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hart County, Kentucky expensive?

In Hart County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $312 a month.

How educated are people in Hart County, Kentucky?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hart County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hart County, Kentucky?

About 22.4% of people in Hart County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hart County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hart County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,555 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 42765ZIP 42749ZIP 42784ZIP 42757ZIP 42729ZIP 42746ZIP 42713ZIP 42722
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