Fleming County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fleming County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 15,221. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fleming County is 41.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fleming County is $49,663. This is 20% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $115,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Fleming County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fleming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) 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 (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 83.4%.