Larue County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,107 | — | #2,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,067 | -10.8% | #1,430 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $183,500 | -34.9% | #1,592 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $860 | -26.1% | #1,674 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | +42.2% | #2,437 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Larue County has a population of 15,107, making it the #2,156 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Larue County is $67,067, ranking #1,430 out of 3,222 counties — 10.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Larue County is $183,500 (-34.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $860/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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95.8% of residents in Larue County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County, Kentucky has a total population of 15,107, making it the 2,156th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Larue County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Larue County is $67,067, which ranks #1,430 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Larue County is $183,500, 34.9% below the national median. Renters in Larue County pay a median gross rent of $860 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Larue County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Larue County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Larue 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.