2023 ACS Census Data · Population 72,599
Christian County is a mid-sized county in Kentucky with a population of 72,599. The median household income is $54,190, 17% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.2%, median home value is $149,200, and 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
72,599
2023 estimate
Rank #768 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,190
Household
Rank #2408 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$149,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2019 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1915 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% below Kentucky avg·17% below national avg
Poverty Rate
10% above Kentucky avg·15% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% below Kentucky avg·17% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,445
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
47.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Kentucky avg·29% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
29% above Kentucky avg·8% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
29% below Kentucky avg·29% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
48% below Kentucky avg·38% below national avg
Housing Units
29,307
Households
25,676
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,297
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
8% above Kentucky avg·17% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Kentucky avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.1%
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