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Laurel County

Kentucky · 58,849 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 $36,787. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
58,849
+12%since 2000
from 52,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K47K53K59K65K1990201020202024Laurel County
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,787
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,015 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,604
+38%since 2000
from $14,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(56,732)
Black0.7%(405)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(717)
Asian0.5%(286)
Other1%(568)
Diversity Score8.2%(4,845)
Diversity Score
8
+118%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$111,500+16%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurel County, Kentucky?

Laurel County, Kentucky has about 58,849 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laurel County, Kentucky earns about $36,787 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Laurel County, Kentucky?

About 13.6% 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 20.1% 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 15,411 residents, a change of about 35 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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