Laurel County, Kentucky

Total Population: 62,731

County Seat: London

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Median Home Value

$143,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,999

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.1%
Two or More Races2.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.9%

65 Years and Over

16.8%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

8.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,999

Mean Household Income

$71,463

Per Capita Income

$27,944

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$143,400

Median Rent

$789/mo

Total Housing Units

26,705

Owner-Occupied

71.5%

Renter-Occupied

28.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Married Couple Households

51.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.7%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

87.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21125.