U.S. County · Profile

Laurel County

63.3KTotal Population
145Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+20.08%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Laurel County has a population of 63,296 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.3%60,954
Two or More Races2.2%1,393
Hispanic or Latino1.6%1,013
Black or African American0.7%443
Some Other Race0.5%316
Asian0.3%190
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%63
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$53,693
28.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,829
30.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.5%
78.3% above national average
Median Age
39.8 years

Income & Poverty

$53,693Median Household Income
$26,829Per Capita Income
20.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$53,693$68,970
Families$62,278$78,051
Married-couple Families$62,278$69,751
Nonfamily Households$27,642$29,853

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 Laurel 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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