Hart County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,603 | — | #1,905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,285 | -30.4% | #2,645 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,986 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $146,000 | -48.2% | #2,311 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $693 | -40.4% | #2,763 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | +53.2% | #2,606 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hart County has a population of 19,603, making it the #1,905 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hart County is $52,285, ranking #2,645 out of 3,222 counties — 30.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Hart County is $146,000 (-48.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $693/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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88.3% of residents in Hart County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% below the national rate.
About Hart County, Kentucky
Hart County, Kentucky has a total population of 19,603, making it the 1,905th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hart County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hart County is $52,285, which ranks #2,645 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Hart County is $146,000, 48.2% below the national median. Renters in Hart County pay a median gross rent of $693 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hart County, 12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Hart County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.9%).
All data for Hart 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.