Oldham County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Oldham County, Kentucky Demographics
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Oldham County, Kentucky has a population of 69,257, the 12th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $122,497 and the median home value is $393,100. The poverty rate is 4.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Oldham County Quick Facts

Population 69,257

Median Household Income $122,497

Median Home Value $393,100

Poverty Rate 4.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 87.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 46.4%

High School Graduation 94.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 69,257 12th of 120

Median Income $122,497 92% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.3%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Oldham 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	68,600	69,257	+1.0%
Median household income	$121,491	$122,497	+0.8%
Median home value	$375,000	$393,100	+4.8%

Median Household Income

Oldham

$122,497

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oldham

$393,100

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.9%

$25K-$50K 11.2%

$50K-$100K 21.8%

$100K+ 60.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

1.5%

$20K-$25K

1.8%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

2.0%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

3.9%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

10.7%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

9.7%

$150K-$200K

15.5%

$200K+

24.3%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.1%

Renter 12.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,219/mo 11.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.7%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

29.4%

55-74

21.7%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Oldham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
La Grange	10,311	$88,464	8.0%	$283,200
Crestwood	6,356	$108,046	8.1%	$338,200
Buckner	4,119	$164,219	0.1%	$425,400
Orchard Grass Hills	1,912	$107,000	7.4%	$301,500
Pewee Valley	1,483	$156,979	3.0%	$545,500
Goshen	989	$88,188	3.8%	$307,200
River Bluff	445	$148,750	1.1%	$429,900
Westport	275	$53,047	0.0%	$326,600

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Population Overview

Oldham County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 69,257. It is the 12th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oldham County is 39.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oldham County is $122,497. This is 92% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 52% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 73% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $393,100. Housing costs are 91% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oldham County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.5%.

Education

46.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oldham County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 68% higher 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 94.5%. Notably, 20.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oldham 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 Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County has a population of 69,257, making it the 12th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Oldham County?

The median household income in Oldham County is $122,497 with a poverty rate of 4.3%.

How many cities are in Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County contains 8 Census-designated places.