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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

Population 84,027
Median Household Income $80,558
Median Home Value $247,200
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 41.7 years
Homeownership Rate 84.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.5%
High School Graduation 90.1%
Cities/Places 9
Population 84,027 10th of 120
Median Income $80,558 26% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment 4.3%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population83,20984,027+1.0%
Median household income$77,640$80,558+3.8%
Median home value$233,700$247,200+5.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%
$25K-$50K 16.0%
$50K-$100K 32.2%
$100K+ 39.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.7%
$10K-$15K
2.4%
$15K-$20K
3.2%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
2.8%
$30K-$35K
2.7%
$35K-$40K
2.8%
$40K-$45K
4.3%
$45K-$50K
3.4%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
9.5%
$75K-$100K
15.1%
$100K-$125K
11.7%
$125K-$150K
8.2%
$150K-$200K
10.5%
$200K+
8.7%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
64.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $987/mo 14.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

17out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bullitt County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Mount Washington18,480$96,2395.3%$268,200
Shepherdsville14,533$71,47621.5%$222,100
Hillview8,797$68,11111.2%$186,300
Pioneer Village2,723$84,16711.6%$240,500
Lebanon Junction2,327$54,77819.7%$156,000
Brooks2,069$66,0569.6%$227,600
Hebron Estates1,276$54,86113.2%$290,200
Fox Chase610$93,1256.4%$320,100
Hunters Hollow357$70,31314.9%$200,000

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.