Christian County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Christian County, Kentucky Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Christian County, Kentucky has a population of 72,069, the 11th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $55,494 and the median home value is $173,600. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Christian County Quick Facts

Population 72,069

Median Household Income $55,494

Median Home Value $173,600

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 28.8 years

Homeownership Rate 50.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%

High School Graduation 87.7%

Cities/Places 8

Population 72,069 11th of 120

Median Income $55,494 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Christian 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	72,599	72,069	-0.7%
Median household income	$54,190	$55,494	+2.4%
Median home value	$149,200	$173,600	+16.4%

Median Household Income

Christian

$55,494

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Christian

$173,600

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.7%

$25K-$50K 24.8%

$50K-$100K 35.2%

$100K+ 19.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.0%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

5.8%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 50.0%

Renter 50.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,040/mo 22.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.3%

18-34

31.2%

35-54

18.9%

55-74

16.0%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Christian County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hopkinsville	30,906	$49,139	19.3%	$172,100
Fort Campbell North	11,356	$58,933	11.7%	N/A
Oak Grove	7,962	$49,354	23.1%	$148,700
Pembroke	732	$70,804	14.2%	$191,200
Crofton	655	$45,855	29.2%	$85,200
LaFayette	227	$47,250	14.1%	$99,000
Fairview	226	$58,309	13.7%	N/A
Gracey	107	$80,000	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Christian County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 72,069. It is the 11th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Christian County is 28.8 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 28.3% 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 $55,494. This is 13% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $173,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% 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 63.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.3% vs 7.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.7% vs 5.0%).

Education

19.6% 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 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Christian 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 Christian County, Kentucky?

Christian County has a population of 72,069, making it the 11th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Christian County?

The median household income in Christian County is $55,494 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Christian County, Kentucky?

Christian County contains 8 Census-designated places.