Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County is home to 62,983 people. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $57,771.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,983 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $57,771 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.5% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 26.2% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.8% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $159,500 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $813 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.8% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.1% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.1 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.