Christian County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,069 | — | #774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,494 | -26.2% | #2,437 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 28.8 years | -26.0% | #3,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,600 | -38.4% | #1,729 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,040 | -10.6% | #874 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +35.9% | #2,320 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Christian County has a population of 72,069, making it the #774 most populous county in the US. The median age is 28.8 years, which is 26.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Christian County is $55,494, ranking #2,437 out of 3,222 counties — 26.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Christian County is $173,600 (-38.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,040/mo and the homeownership rate is 50.0%.
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89.8% of residents in Christian County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Christian County, Kentucky
Christian County, Kentucky has a total population of 72,069, making it the 774th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Christian County is 28.8 years, which is 26.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Christian County is $55,494, which ranks #2,437 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Christian County is $173,600, 38.4% below the national median. Renters in Christian County pay a median gross rent of $1,040 per month. The homeownership rate is 50.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Christian County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Christian County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%).
All data for Christian 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.