Larue County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Larue County, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Larue County, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Larue County, Kentucky. The estimated population of Larue County, Kentucky is 14,768 people, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look at the total population in Larue County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,768
+3.5%
+4.72%
2020
14,269
+0.46%
-
2019
14,204
+0.34%
-
2018
14,156
+0.38%
-
2017
14,102
 - -

Population of Larue County, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.7%
91.6%
 -0.98%
Black/African American
3.2%
3.6%
 -11.11%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
3.2%
 +6.25%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1%
 +70.00%
Other
0.8%
0.1%
 +700.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Larue County, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 +2.41% 40.9 +2% 43.7 +0.46%
2020 41.5 +1.47% 40.1 +1.26% 43.5 +1.4%
2019 40.9 +0.25% 39.6 +1.02% 42.9 -1.61%
2018 40.8 0% 39.2 -1.51% 43.6 -0.23%
2017 40.8 - 39.8 - 43.7 -

The median age of Larue County, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 943 -23.72% 861 -18.42% 733 712
10 to 19 825 +25.47% 831 +22.36% 1,042 1,028
20 to 29 820 -0.41% 738 +5.59% 814 780
30 to 39 913 +7.52% 840 -4.19% 975 803
40 to 49 825 +12.58% 898 +7.5% 905 961
50 to 59 1,240 -4.3% 1,175 -17.78% 1,174 976
60 to 69 696 +47.09% 871 +26.75% 1,083 1,119
70+ 714 -6.48% 912 +9.46% 664 999

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Larue County, Kentucky is $53,555.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Larue County.

  • Under 25
    $34,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,127.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,359.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,279.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Larue County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Larue County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Larue County, Kentucky is currently $64,528.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.10% of households in Larue County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Larue County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Larue County is $26,002.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Larue County by the total population of Larue County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Larue County, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Larue County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Larue County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Larue County over the age of 16 is 11,922.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Larue County is 56.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 669 48.00% 15.60%
20 to 24 years 742 76.70% 8.80%
25 to 29 years 852 88.00% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 801 70.30% 4.60%
35 to 44 years 1,941 79.10% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 1,886 74.80% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 1,166 67.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,318 51.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,515 20.90% 0.90%
75 years and over 1,032 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Larue County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,253 58.80% 2.90%
Black or African American 466 55.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 44 81.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 154 41.60% 20.30%
Hispanic or Latino 386 87.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,908 57.70% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Larue County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Larue County is 6,772, with median earnings of $40,709.00.

Women in Larue County, Kentucky earning approximately 82.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,772 $40,709.00
Male 3,834 $43,258.00
Female 2,938 $35,827.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 582 $51,136.00
Business and Financial 164 $44,079.00
Computer and Mathematical 123 $22,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 424 $67,521.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 188 $43,958.00
Legal 65 $18,065.00
Educational and Library 344 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 64 $53,462.00
Healthcare Practitioners 413 $45,920.00
Healthcare Support 102 $35,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $45,789.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $6,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 186 $27,262.00
Personal Care and Service 140 $15,156.00
Sales 529 $39,146.00
Office and Administrative Support 734 $31,645.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 115 $11,409.00
Construction and Extraction 411 $45,760.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 331 $42,986.00
Production 1,063 $34,662.00
Transportation and Material Moving 202 $43,462.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 309 $46,263.00 273 $56,035.00
Business and Financial 66 $58,750.00 98 $43,421.00
Computer and Mathematical 106 $17,108.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 316 $68,665.00 108 $52,589.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 97 $44,089.00 91 $42,228.00
Legal 13 $0.00 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $13,641.00 260 $48,073.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $0.00 14 $53,056.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $49,402.00 332 $44,300.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 79 $36,938.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $45,789.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $5,739.00 85 $10,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $30,833.00 94 $23,500.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $88,977.00 113 $14,236.00
Sales 297 $39,402.00 232 $36,806.00
Office and Administrative Support 146 $42,232.00 588 $25,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 115 $11,409.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 376 $46,211.00 35 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 331 $42,986.00 0 $0.00
Production 764 $37,574.00 299 $22,064.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $60,324.00 69 $19,393.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,906 households in Larue County, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,844 families in Larue County with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,038 230 576 2,062
Average Household Size 3.1 3.11 2.68 1.36
Total Families 3,038 230 576 0
Average Household Size 3.08 2.92 2.47 0

Poverty

Of the 3,844 families in Larue County, 12.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Larue County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,449 housing units in Larue County, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,906 91.58%
Vacant 543 8.42%

18.93% of the total 6,449 housing units in Larue County are rental units. This is approximately 1,221 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,546 are occupied by the owner - or 70.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Larue County is $719.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Larue County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    139
  • Less than $500
    235
  • $500 to $999
    710
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    167
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    74
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    35
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Larue County is $134,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Larue County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    403
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,131
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,023
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    589
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    822
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    381
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    159
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Larue County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Larue County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    700
  • 1940 to 1949
    247
  • 1950 to 1959
    535
  • 1960 to 1969
    799
  • 1970 to 1979
    708
  • 1980 to 1989
    575
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,415
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,066
  • 2010 to 2013
    404
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Larue County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    223
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,467
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,069
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,147

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Larue County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Larue County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Larue County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    126
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    737
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    581
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    445
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,023
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    694
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    941
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    451
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    447
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    565
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    356
  • 90 or more minutes
    72

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Larue County, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Larue County, Kentucky

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