Bourbon County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bourbon County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 20,174. It is the 56th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bourbon County is 42.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bourbon County is $56,322. This is 10% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $211,600. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bourbon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.5% vs 4.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 86.6%.