2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,346
Garrard County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 17,346. The median household income is $62,572, near the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1%, median home value is $186,800, and 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 21% below the national average.
Population
17,346
2023 estimate
Rank #2016 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,572
Household
Rank #1671 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$186,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1388 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2057 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.
51.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% above Kentucky avg·4% below national avg
Poverty Rate
10% above Kentucky avg·14% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Kentucky avg·3% 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 →
$30,619
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% above Kentucky avg·11% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% above Kentucky avg·15% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Kentucky avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% below Kentucky avg·4% below national avg
Housing Units
7,272
Households
6,625
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 →
$1,272
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
34 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% above Kentucky avg·21% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Kentucky avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.7%
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