Bullitt County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bullitt County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 83,209. It is the 10th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bullitt County is 41.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bullitt County is $77,640. This is 24% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 41% 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 $233,700. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bullitt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 89.6%.