Daviess County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Daviess County, Kentucky Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Daviess County, Kentucky has a population of 103,648, the 7th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $68,214 and the median home value is $199,900. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

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

Daviess County Quick Facts

Population 103,648

Median Household Income $68,214

Median Home Value $199,900

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 38.6 years

Homeownership Rate 68.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%

High School Graduation 91.9%

Cities/Places 16

Population 103,648 7th of 120

Median Income $68,214 7% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Daviess 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	103,195	103,648	+0.4%
Median household income	$65,323	$68,214	+4.4%
Median home value	$185,800	$199,900	+7.6%

Median Household Income

Daviess

$68,214

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Daviess

$199,900

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 31.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

62.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.1%

Renter 31.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $918/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

23.3%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Daviess County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Owensboro	60,302	$56,357	18.9%	$178,900
Sorgho	2,960	$121,579	8.5%	$275,800
Masonville	2,887	$83,241	11.2%	$230,400
Thruston	2,581	$69,922	21.6%	$187,700
Philpot	1,036	$87,692	1.2%	$240,900
Whitesville	661	$85,000	8.8%	$161,100
Yelvington	594	$68,176	21.2%	$137,500
Pleasant Ridge	487	$41,798	25.3%	$113,800
Stanley	448	N/A	3.4%	$518,600
Maceo	418	N/A	2.1%	$145,500
Moseleyville	269	N/A	26.0%	$165,000
Knottsville	245	$96,513	0.0%	N/A
St. Joseph	144	N/A	85.4%	N/A
Curdsville	54	N/A	0.0%	N/A
West Louisville	37	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Utica	32	N/A	50.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Daviess County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 103,648. It is the 7th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Daviess County is 38.6 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Daviess County is $68,214. This is 7% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $199,900. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Daviess County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Daviess County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Daviess 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 Daviess County, Kentucky?

Daviess County has a population of 103,648, making it the 7th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Daviess County?

The median household income in Daviess County is $68,214 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Daviess County, Kentucky?

Daviess County contains 16 Census-designated places.