Harrodsburg city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Harrodsburg city, Kentucky Demographics
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As of 2026, Harrodsburg city, Kentucky has a total population of 9,126, the 51st largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $46,821, which is 25% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

Harrodsburg city Quick Facts

Population 9,126

Median Household Income $46,821

Median Home Value $145,100

Poverty Rate 15.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 37.6 years

Homeownership Rate 62.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

High School Graduation Rate 89.5%

Diversity Index 32/100

Population 9,126 51st of 552

Median Income $46,821 below average

Poverty Rate 15.8% 27% higher national

Median Home Value $145,100 average

How Harrodsburg city Compares

Median Household Income

Harrodsburg city

$46,821

$62,417

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Harrodsburg city

$145,100

$192,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.0%

$25K-$50K 32.1%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 16.3%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.1%

Renter 37.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

25.7%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

20.7%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Harrodsburg city Rankings in Kentucky

#51 Population of 552

#329 Median Income of 552

#257 Education of 552

#246 Home Value of 552

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Cities Similar to Harrodsburg city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Maysville city	8,778	$41,923	$152,100	21.7%	23.8%
Paris city	10,107	$49,464	$182,100	21.9%	16.8%
Corbin city	8,430	$51,795	$162,600	27.2%	22.1%
Elsmere city	9,151	$61,427	$157,200	24.2%	14.7%
Mayfield city	9,905	$41,458	$114,400	21.9%	30.6%

Population Overview

Harrodsburg city is a small city located in Kentucky. The total population is 9,126. It ranks as the 51st most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrodsburg city is 37.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrodsburg city is $46,821. This is 25% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $145,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harrodsburg city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harrodsburg city, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Harrodsburg city, Kentucky?

Harrodsburg city, Kentucky has a population of 9,126 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Harrodsburg city, KY?

The median household income in Harrodsburg city is $46,821, which is 40% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Harrodsburg city, KY?

The poverty rate in Harrodsburg city is 15.8%. This means approximately 1,420 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Harrodsburg city, Kentucky?

Harrodsburg city's population is 81.4% White, 8.4% Black, 6.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Harrodsburg city, KY?

The median home value in Harrodsburg city is $145,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Harrodsburg city, Kentucky?

18.6% of adults (25+) in Harrodsburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.