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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Laurel County

Kentucky · 52,715 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 $27,015. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,100. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,715
+21%since 1990
from 43,438 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 100 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
+9%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K47K53K59K65K1990201020202024Laurel County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,015
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,584 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,165
+60%since 1990
from $8,879 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.4 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 Laurel County to nearby counties

LAUREL COUNTY VS
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Income$48,862+81%
Home value$123,600+93%
Population16,148−75%
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LAUREL COUNTY VS
Jackson County
Income$40,000+48%
Home value$111,500+74%
Population13,325−79%
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LAUREL COUNTY VS
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Income$32,527+20%
Home value$118,700+85%
Population29,532−54%
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LAUREL COUNTY VS
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Income$40,900+51%
Home value$90,700+41%
Population19,465−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel County, Kentucky?

Laurel County, Kentucky has about 52,715 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Laurel County, Kentucky earns about $27,015 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel County, Kentucky?

About 10.6% 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 21.3% of people in Laurel County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurel County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurel County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,277 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9708Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9710.01Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9710.03Census Tract 9709Census Tract 9711.03Census Tract 9711.04Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9706Census Tract 9710.04Census Tract 9711.01Census Tract 9702.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 40741ZIP 40744ZIP 40729ZIP 40740ZIP 40737
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