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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Larue County

Kentucky · 13,373 residents · 261.04 sq mi
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Larue County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,056. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $73,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,373
+15%since 1990
from 11,679 in 1990
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+5%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Larue County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,056
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,405 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,865
+57%since 1990
from $10,129 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
19.8% rent
2.3
+30%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(11,146)
Black4.3%(507)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,564)
Black3.5%(470)
Hispanic / Latino1%(140)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score11.5%(1,537)
11
+1%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larue County, Kentucky?

Larue County, Kentucky has about 13,373 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Larue County, Kentucky earns about $32,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Larue County, Kentucky expensive?

In Larue County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Larue County, Kentucky?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Larue County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Larue County, Kentucky?

About 15.4% of people in Larue County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Larue County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Larue County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,694 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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