Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Muhlenberg County has a population of 30,591 residents and a median age of 43.2 years, making it the #1,461 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.4%. The median home value is $127,400, and the median household income is $51,927, which is 31% below the national median.
Demographics
Muhlenberg County has a population of 30,591, making it the #1,461 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above 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 Muhlenberg County is $51,927, ranking #2,662 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Muhlenberg County is $127,400 (-54.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $718/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Muhlenberg County, 14.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 56.5% below the national average, ranking #2,865 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Muhlenberg County is 72.9 years. 23.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.8% of adults in Muhlenberg County smoke , 41.4% are obese , and 14.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 18.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Muhlenberg County is 4.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 28.4 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
25.4% of children in Muhlenberg County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 43.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Muhlenberg County is 58.8%. The mean commute time is 29.5 min, which is 7.0% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Muhlenberg County voted Republican with a margin of 54.3%. The vote was 22.3% Dem / 76.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has a total population of 30,591, making it the 1,461st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Muhlenberg County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Muhlenberg County is $51,927, which ranks #2,662 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Muhlenberg County is $127,400, 54.8% below the national median. Renters in Muhlenberg County pay a median gross rent of $718 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Muhlenberg County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
Muhlenberg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Muhlenberg 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.