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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Laurel County

Kentucky · 43,438 residents · 433.703 sq mi
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Laurel County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,584. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 9,277 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,300. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

43,438
−18%vs 2000
vs 52,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
100 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
41K47K53K59K65K1990201020202024Laurel County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,584
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,015 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,879
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,165 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.8%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $377 in 2000
US average: $450
76.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
2.5
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(51,254)
Black0.6%(324)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(291)
Asian0.3%(179)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(1,990)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(43,078)
Black0.4%(182)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(102)
Asian0.1%(44)
Other0.3%(134)
Diversity Score2.6%(1,144)
3
−30%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.7%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Laurel County, Kentucky?

Laurel County, Kentucky has about 43,438 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Laurel County, Kentucky earns about $18,584 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurel County, Kentucky expensive?

In Laurel County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel County, Kentucky?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laurel County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurel County, Kentucky?

About 24.8% of people in Laurel County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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