Grant County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Grant County has a population of 25,418 residents and a median age of 36.6 years, making it the #1,643 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.7%. The median home value is $209,500, and the median household income is $69,178, which is 8% below the national median.
Demographics
Grant County has a population of 25,418, making it the #1,643 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% 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 Grant County is $69,178, ranking #1,260 out of 3,222 counties — 7.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Grant County is $209,500 (-25.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $862/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Grant County, 15.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 54.6% below the national average, ranking #2,771 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Grant County is 72.0 years. 22.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.8% of adults in Grant County smoke , 37.8% are obese , and 16.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 70.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 18.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.0 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.9% of children in Grant County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 31.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Grant County is 60.7%. The mean commute time is 29.8 min, which is 7.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Grant County voted Republican with a margin of 64.7%. The vote was 17% Dem / 81.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Grant County, Kentucky
Grant County, Kentucky has a total population of 25,418, making it the 1,643rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grant County is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grant County is $69,178, which ranks #1,260 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Grant County is $209,500, 25.7% below the national median. Renters in Grant County pay a median gross rent of $862 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grant County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Grant County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Grant 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.