Ballard County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,654 | — | #2,678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,164 | -12.0% | #1,519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $145,800 | -48.3% | #2,315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | -29.8% | #1,977 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +19.1% | #1,950 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ballard County has a population of 7,654, making it the #2,678 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ballard County is $66,164, ranking #1,519 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.
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The median home value in Ballard County is $145,800 (-48.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $817/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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95.2% of residents in Ballard County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard County, Kentucky has a total population of 7,654, making it the 2,678th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ballard County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ballard County is $66,164, which ranks #1,519 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.
The median home value in Ballard County is $145,800, 48.3% below the national median. Renters in Ballard County pay a median gross rent of $817 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ballard County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Ballard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.6%).
All data for Ballard County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.