Pendleton County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pendleton County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 14,683. It is the 75th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pendleton County is 41.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pendleton County is $66,601. This is 7% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Pendleton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pendleton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 84.7%.