Christian County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Christian County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 72,599. It is the 11th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Christian County is 28.6 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 28.0% of the population under 18, Christian County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Christian County is $54,190. 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 17.2%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $149,200. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Christian County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Christian County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.0% vs 7.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.4% vs 4.7%).

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 86.9%.