Hart County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Hart County, Kentucky has a population of 19,603, the 61st most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $52,285 and the median home value is $146,000. The poverty rate is 19.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hart County Quick Facts
How Hart County 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 | 19,470 | 19,603 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $49,653 | $52,285 | +5.3% |
| Median home value | $124,600 | $146,000 | +17.2% |
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+)
Cities & Places in Hart County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Cave | 2,143 | $51,118 | 34.8% | $113,700 |
| Munfordville | 1,893 | $32,621 | 33.3% | $119,000 |
| Bonnieville | 326 | $46,042 | 24.0% | $148,400 |
| Hardyville | 108 | $76,786 | 0.0% | $161,900 |
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Population Overview
Hart County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 19,603. It is the 61st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hart County is 40.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hart County is $52,285. This is 18% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $146,000. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hart County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Hart County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 81.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hart County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hart County, Kentucky?
Hart County has a population of 19,603, making it the 61st most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Hart County?
The median household income in Hart County is $52,285 with a poverty rate of 19.3%.
How many cities are in Hart County, Kentucky?
Hart County contains 4 Census-designated places.