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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Oldham County

Kentucky · 33,263 residents · 187.294 sq mi
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Oldham County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,416. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 12,915 residents. Median home value is $85,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,263
−28%vs 2000
vs 46,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
178 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
30K40K51K62K73K1990201020202024Oldham County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,416
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,229 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,510
−39%vs 2000
vs $25,374 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$85,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$367
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $499 in 2000
US average: $450
83.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
16.9% rent
2.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(42,921)
Black4.2%(1,933)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(602)
Asian0.4%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(6,594)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(31,745)
Black3.7%(1,239)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(163)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other0.3%(97)
Diversity Score12.1%(4,017)
12
−15%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.2%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County, Kentucky has about 33,263 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Oldham County, Kentucky earns about $38,416 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oldham County, Kentucky expensive?

In Oldham County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Oldham County, Kentucky?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oldham County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oldham County, Kentucky?

About 6.3% of people in Oldham 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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