Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard County is home to 7,654 people. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $66,164.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,654 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,164 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.0% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 22.2% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.8% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $145,800 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $817 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 34.8% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.2% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 45.0 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Alexander County, Illinois
- Pulaski County, Illinois
- Carlisle County
- McCracken County
- Mississippi County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.