Laurel County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,983 | — | #866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,771 | -23.1% | #2,281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,082 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,500 | -43.4% | #2,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | -30.1% | #2,008 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.4% | #2,708 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Laurel County has a population of 62,983, making it the #866 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Laurel County is $57,771, ranking #2,281 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Laurel County is $159,500 (-43.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $813/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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92.2% of residents in Laurel County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County, Kentucky has a total population of 62,983, making it the 866th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Laurel County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Laurel County is $57,771, which ranks #2,281 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Laurel County is $159,500, 43.4% below the national median. Renters in Laurel County pay a median gross rent of $813 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Laurel County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Laurel County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Laurel 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.