Bullitt County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Bullitt County, Kentucky has a population of 84,027, the 10th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $80,558 and the median home value is $247,200. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bullitt County Quick Facts
How Bullitt County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,209 | 84,027 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $77,640 | $80,558 | +3.8% |
| Median home value | $233,700 | $247,200 | +5.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bullitt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | 18,480 | $96,239 | 5.3% | $268,200 |
| Shepherdsville | 14,533 | $71,476 | 21.5% | $222,100 |
| Hillview | 8,797 | $68,111 | 11.2% | $186,300 |
| Pioneer Village | 2,723 | $84,167 | 11.6% | $240,500 |
| Lebanon Junction | 2,327 | $54,778 | 19.7% | $156,000 |
| Brooks | 2,069 | $66,056 | 9.6% | $227,600 |
| Hebron Estates | 1,276 | $54,861 | 13.2% | $290,200 |
| Fox Chase | 610 | $93,125 | 6.4% | $320,100 |
| Hunters Hollow | 357 | $70,313 | 14.9% | $200,000 |
Explore Kentucky Rankings
Population Overview
Bullitt County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 84,027. It is the 10th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bullitt County is 41.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bullitt County is $80,558. This is 26% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $247,200. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bullitt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bullitt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bullitt County, Kentucky?
Bullitt County has a population of 84,027, making it the 10th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Bullitt County?
The median household income in Bullitt County is $80,558 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.
How many cities are in Bullitt County, Kentucky?
Bullitt County contains 9 Census-designated places.