Garrard County, Kentucky

Total Population: 17,346

County Seat: Lancaster

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Median Home Value

$186,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,572

Across all households

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Two or More Races2.1%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

7.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,572

Mean Household Income

$78,139

Per Capita Income

$30,619

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$186,800

Median Rent

$793/mo

Total Housing Units

7,272

Owner-Occupied

79.8%

Renter-Occupied

20.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Married Couple Households

57.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

85.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21079.