Gratz, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gratz, Kentucky had a total population of 80, the 529th largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $98,958, which is 55% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 55% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Kentucky.
Gratz Quick Facts
How Gratz 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 | 79 | 80 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $96,484 | $98,958 | +2.6% |
How Gratz Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Gratz Rankings in Kentucky
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Other Cities in Owen County
Cities Similar to Gratz
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizaville | 79 | N/A | N/A | 56.9% | 0.0% |
| Marrowbone | 76 | N/A | N/A | 23.7% | 0.0% |
| Rosine | 76 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mays Lick | 88 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 58.0% |
| Freeburn | 91 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 80, Gratz's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Gratz is a small community located in Kentucky, within Owen County. The total population is 80. It ranks as the 529th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gratz is 60.0 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 11.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gratz is $98,958. This is 55% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Gratz. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gratz, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gratz has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%.
Education
11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 87.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gratz, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gratz, Kentucky?
Gratz, Kentucky has a population of 80 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gratz, KY?
The median household income in Gratz is $98,958, which is 23% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gratz, KY?
The ACS sample for Gratz recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Gratz, Kentucky?
Gratz's population is 95.0% White, 0.0% Black, 5.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gratz, KY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Gratz — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Gratz, Kentucky?
11.4% of adults (25+) in Gratz hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.