Daviess County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Daviess County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 103,195. It is the 7th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Daviess County is 38.7 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Daviess County is $65,323. This is 5% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $185,800. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Daviess County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Daviess County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 90.9%.