Ballard County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ballard County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 7,678. It is the 109th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ballard County is 44.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ballard County is $64,740. This is 4% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $132,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ballard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ballard County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.