Edmonson County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Edmonson County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 12,243. It is the 90th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edmonson County is 45.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edmonson County is $54,512. 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 16.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $136,600. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Edmonson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Edmonson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 62% 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 84.0%.