Bullitt County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 84,027 #697 / 3,222
78th
Median Household Income $80,558 +7.2% #563 / 3,222
83th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,593 / 3,222
51th
Median Home Value $247,200 -12.3% #914 / 3,222
72th
Median Gross Rent $987 -15.1% #1,039 / 3,222
68th
Poverty Rate 9.7% -23.1% #720 / 3,222
78th

Demographics

Bullitt County has a population of 84,027, making it the #697 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Bullitt County is $80,558, ranking #563 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$80,558 +7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #563 of 3,222
83th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,684 −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #995 of 3,222
69th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.7% −23.1% vs nat'l
Rank #720 of 3,222
78th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,468 of 3,222
54th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5% −42.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,093 of 3,222
35th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.7 min +11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #768 of 3,222
76th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Bullitt County is $247,200 (-12.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $987/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.9%.

Median Home Value
$247,200 −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #914 of 3,222
72th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$987 −15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,039 of 3,222
68th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.9% +31.9% vs nat'l
Rank #124 of 3,222
96th percentile
84.9% Homeownership

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Health

97.2% of residents in Bullitt County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.

97.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2% +6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #61 of 3,222
98th percentile

About Bullitt County, Kentucky

Bullitt County, Kentucky has a total population of 84,027, making it the 697th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bullitt County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Bullitt County is $80,558, which ranks #563 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Bullitt County is $247,200, 12.3% below the national median. Renters in Bullitt County pay a median gross rent of $987 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Bullitt County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.

Bullitt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).

All data for Bullitt 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.