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Hart County

Kentucky · 19,288 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 $39,834. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $93,000. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
19,288
+11%since 2000
from 17,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,834
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,542
+60%since 2000
from $13,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(16,047)
Black6.1%(1,069)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(150)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(2,927)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(17,492)
Black3.7%(705)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(334)
Asian0.2%(45)
Other1.6%(299)
Diversity Score17.4%(3,356)
Segregation Score30.4%(5,856)
Diversity Score
17
+4%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hart County, Kentucky?

Hart County, Kentucky has about 19,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hart County, Kentucky earns about $39,834 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 $93,000, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Hart County, Kentucky?

About 11.4% 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 4,398 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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