Bath County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bath County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 12,812. It is the 86th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bath County is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bath County is $54,128. This is 13% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.5%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $111,800. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Bath County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bath County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 81.4%.