Gallatin County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gallatin County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 8,749. It is the 106th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gallatin County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gallatin County is $62,247. This is about average than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $169,400. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Gallatin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gallatin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 84.4%.