Gallatin County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,769 | — | #2,581 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,346 | -15.7% | #1,765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,229 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,200 | -36.8% | #1,668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $832 | -28.5% | #1,878 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.6% | #1,710 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gallatin County has a population of 8,769, making it the #2,581 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gallatin County is $63,346, ranking #1,765 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Gallatin County is $178,200 (-36.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $832/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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91.6% of residents in Gallatin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Gallatin County, Kentucky
Gallatin County, Kentucky has a total population of 8,769, making it the 2,581st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gallatin County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gallatin County is $63,346, which ranks #1,765 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Gallatin County is $178,200, 36.8% below the national median. Renters in Gallatin County pay a median gross rent of $832 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gallatin County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Gallatin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Gallatin 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.