Bourbon County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,240 | — | #1,861 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,354 | -18.4% | #1,948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,300 | -18.7% | #1,090 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $822 | -29.3% | #1,944 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +13.0% | #1,803 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bourbon County has a population of 20,240, making it the #1,861 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bourbon County is $61,354, ranking #1,948 out of 3,222 counties — 18.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Bourbon County is $229,300 (-18.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $822/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.7%.
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96.5% of residents in Bourbon County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Bourbon County, Kentucky
Bourbon County, Kentucky has a total population of 20,240, making it the 1,861st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bourbon County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bourbon County is $61,354, which ranks #1,948 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Bourbon County is $229,300, 18.7% below the national median. Renters in Bourbon County pay a median gross rent of $822 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bourbon County, 26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Bourbon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%).
All data for Bourbon 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.