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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oldham County

Kentucky · 46,178 residents · 187.294 sq mi
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Oldham County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,229. Population has grown 39% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $158,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,178
+39%since 1990
from 33,263 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 178 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+11%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K40K51K62K73K1990201020202024Oldham County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,229
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,416 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,374
+64%since 1990
from $15,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $367 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
13.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(31,745)
Black3.7%(1,239)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(163)
Asian0.5%(182)
Diversity Score12.1%(4,017)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(42,921)
Black4.2%(1,933)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(602)
Asian0.4%(200)
Diversity Score14.3%(6,594)
Diversity Score
14
+18%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 24.0 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 Oldham County to nearby counties

OLDHAM COUNTY VS
Clark County
Income$74,214+17%
Home value$222,900+40%
Population130,451+84%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
Trimble County
Income$66,027+4%
Home value$172,000+8%
Population8,701−88%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
Shelby County
Income$82,604+31%
Home value$304,800+92%
Population51,243−28%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$69,866+10%
Home value$248,400+57%
Population795,222+1020%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County, Kentucky has about 46,178 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oldham County, Kentucky earns about $63,229 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 $158,700, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Oldham County, Kentucky?

About 30.6% 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 4.1% of people in Oldham County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oldham County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Oldham County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,915 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 305.02Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 308.01Census Tract 302Census Tract 308.02Census Tract 305.01Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 307.03Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 307.01Census Tract 307.04Census Tract 301
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