U.S. County · Profile

Ballard County

7.6KTotal Population
30Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.57%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ballard County has a population of 7,582 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Ballard County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.5%7,013
Black or African American3.9%296
Two or More Races2.9%220
Hispanic or Latino1.6%121
Asian0.5%38
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Ballard County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,111
23.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,315
18.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.3%
24.3% above national average
Median Age
44.7 years

Income & Poverty

$57,111Median Household Income
$31,315Per Capita Income
14.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,111$77,040
Families$75,268$93,464
Married-couple Families$75,268$84,300
Nonfamily Households$32,630$35,240

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Ballard County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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