Ballard County, Kentucky

Total Population: 7,678

County Seat: Wickliffe

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Median Home Value

$132,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,740

Across all households

Median Age

44.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.6%
Two or More Races3.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.0%

65 Years and Over

22.0%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

3.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,740

Mean Household Income

$83,257

Per Capita Income

$34,469

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$132,900

Median Rent

$826/mo

Total Housing Units

3,707

Owner-Occupied

79.7%

Renter-Occupied

20.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Married Couple Households

56.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.8%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

86.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21007.