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Oldham County

Kentucky · 60,316 residents · 187.294 sq mi
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Oldham County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,417. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value is $234,400. Households here earn about 91% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
60,316
+31%since 2000
from 46,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K40K51K62K73K1990201020202024Oldham County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,229 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,702
+29%since 2000
from $25,374 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(53,796)
Black4.3%(2,571)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,133)
Asian1.3%(785)
Other1.1%(658)
Diversity Score23.9%(14,414)
Diversity Score
24
+67%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Oldham County to nearby counties

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Income$74,214−7%
Home value$222,900−5%
Population130,451+84%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
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Income$66,027−17%
Home value$172,000−27%
Population8,701−88%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
Shelby County
Income$82,604+4%
Home value$304,800+30%
Population51,243−28%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$69,866−12%
Home value$248,400+6%
Population795,222+1020%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County, Kentucky has about 60,316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oldham County, Kentucky earns about $79,417 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 $234,400, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Oldham County, Kentucky?

About 37.0% 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 7.4% 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 27,053 residents, a change of about 81 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
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 40031ZIP 40014ZIP 40059ZIP 40026ZIP 40056ZIP 40010ZIP 40077
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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