Garrard County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,568 | — | #2,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,087 | -16.1% | #1,787 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $204,900 | -27.3% | #1,357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $794 | -31.7% | #2,147 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | +26.4% | #2,110 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Garrard County has a population of 17,568, making it the #2,005 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Garrard County is $63,087, ranking #1,787 out of 3,222 counties — 16.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Garrard County is $204,900 (-27.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $794/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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92.4% of residents in Garrard County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Garrard County, Kentucky
Garrard County, Kentucky has a total population of 17,568, making it the 2,005th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Garrard County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Garrard County is $63,087, which ranks #1,787 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Garrard County is $204,900, 27.3% below the national median. Renters in Garrard County pay a median gross rent of $794 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Garrard County, 18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.9 min.
Garrard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.4%).
All data for Garrard 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.