Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,983 (100%) |
| Population Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 10 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,771 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,836 |
| Median Home Value | $159,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,818 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,185 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,811 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,822 (10.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 23,996 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 16,918 (70.5%) |
The table below compares Laurel County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 15 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 19 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 60 | 50th |
| Per Capita Income | # 79 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 103 | 15th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
