U.S. County · Profile

Bourbon County

20.1KTotal Population
69Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+4.00%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Bourbon County has a population of 20,134 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White86.3%17,376
Hispanic or Latino7.2%1,450
Two or More Races6.1%1,228
Black or African American4.9%987
Some Other Race2.1%423
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%81
Asian0.1%20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$54,580
26.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,123
21.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.1%
31.3% above national average
Median Age
41.8 years

Income & Poverty

$54,580Median Household Income
$30,123Per Capita Income
15.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,580$74,117
Families$71,530$88,349
Married-couple Families$71,530$80,114
Nonfamily Households$32,841$35,468

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 Bourbon 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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