Spencer County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21215 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,193 | — | #1,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $102,618 | +36.6% | #150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $330,000 | +17.1% | #492 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $987 | -15.1% | #1,040 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -21.9% | #759 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Spencer County has a population of 20,193, making it the #1,867 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Spencer County is $102,618, ranking #150 out of 3,222 counties — 36.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Spencer County is $330,000 (+17.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $987/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.9%.
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96.1% of residents in Spencer County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Spencer County, Kentucky
Spencer County, Kentucky has a total population of 20,193, making it the 1,867th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Spencer County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Spencer County is $102,618, which ranks #150 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Spencer County is $330,000, 17.1% above the national median. Renters in Spencer County pay a median gross rent of $987 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Spencer County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.2 min.
Spencer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Spencer 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.