Grant County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 25,238. It is the 45th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 36.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $67,940. This is 9% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $185,500. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 88.8%.