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Larue County

Kentucky · 14,193 residents · 261.04 sq mi
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Larue County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
14,193
+6%since 2000
from 13,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+5%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Larue County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,891
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,474
+16%since 2000
from $15,865 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,564)
Black3.5%(470)
Hispanic / Latino1%(140)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(1,537)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(13,096)
Black3.1%(441)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(401)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other1.4%(201)
Diversity Score17.9%(2,539)
Diversity Score
18
+56%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larue County, Kentucky?

Larue County, Kentucky has about 14,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Larue County, Kentucky earns about $38,891 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Larue County, Kentucky?

About 12.1% 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 15.5% 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 2,514 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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