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Oldham County

Kentucky · 67,607 residents · 187.294 sq mi
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Oldham County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,761. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 99% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,607
+46%since 2000
from 46,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K40K51K62K73K1990201020202024Oldham County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,761
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,186
+74%since 2000
from $25,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+15%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(57,836)
Black3.3%(2,198)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(3,235)
Asian1.7%(1,160)
Other2.7%(1,824)
Diversity Score29.2%(19,723)
Segregation Score19.2%(12,968)
Diversity Score
29
+104%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$222,900−26%
Population130,451+84%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
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Income$66,027−36%
Home value$172,000−43%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
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Income$82,604−20%
Home value$304,800+2%
Population51,243−28%
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OLDHAM COUNTY VS
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Income$69,866−33%
Home value$248,400−17%
Population795,222+1020%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County, Kentucky has about 67,607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oldham County, Kentucky earns about $103,761 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 $299,300, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Oldham County, Kentucky?

About 43.0% 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 4.8% 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 34,344 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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