Daviess County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Daviess County has a population of 103,648 residents and a median age of 38.6 years, making it the #602 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.7%. The median home value is $199,900, and the median household income is $68,214, which is 9% below the national median.
Demographics
Daviess County has a population of 103,648, making it the #602 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Daviess County is $68,214, ranking #1,320 out of 3,222 counties — 9.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Daviess County is $199,900 (-29.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $918/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Daviess County, 26.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 22.1% below the national average, ranking #1,078 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Daviess County is 74.9 years. 20.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.2% of adults in Daviess County smoke , 35.6% are obese , and 15.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 23.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Daviess County is 5.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
21.1% of children in Daviess County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 26.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Daviess County is 66.0%. The mean commute time is 21.6 min, which is 21.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Daviess County voted Republican with a margin of 31.9%. The vote was 33.3% Dem / 65.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Daviess County, Kentucky
Daviess County, Kentucky has a total population of 103,648, making it the 602nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Daviess County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Daviess County is $68,214, which ranks #1,320 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Daviess County is $199,900, 29.1% below the national median. Renters in Daviess County pay a median gross rent of $918 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Daviess County, 26.2% 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 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Daviess County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.0%).
All data for Daviess 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.