Bath County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,851 | — | #2,291 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,541 | -24.8% | #2,369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $129,800 | -54.0% | #2,520 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $659 | -43.3% | #2,909 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | +100.9% | #3,002 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bath County has a population of 12,851, making it the #2,291 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bath County is $56,541, ranking #2,369 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.3% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Bath County is $129,800 (-54.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $659/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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89.2% of residents in Bath County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Bath County, Kentucky
Bath County, Kentucky has a total population of 12,851, making it the 2,291st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bath County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bath County is $56,541, which ranks #2,369 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Bath County is $129,800, 54.0% below the national median. Renters in Bath County pay a median gross rent of $659 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bath County, 12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Bath County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Bath 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.