Larue County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Larue County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 15,028. It is the 74th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Larue County is 41.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Larue County is $67,770. This is 9% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $177,500. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Larue County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Larue County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 86.0%.