Christian County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Christian County has a population of 72,069 residents and a median age of 28.8 years, making it the #774 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.1%. The median home value is $173,600, and the median household income is $55,494, which is 26% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Christian County, 19.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.7% below the national average, ranking #2,065 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Christian County is 71.5 years. 24.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.3% of adults in Christian County smoke , 41.8% are obese , and 14.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 37.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Christian County is 10.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
23.2% of children in Christian County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 46.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Christian County is 46.6%. The mean commute time is 21.8 min, which is 20.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Christian County voted Republican with a margin of 33.5%. The vote was 32.6% Dem / 66.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.1 toward Republicans .
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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.