Laurel County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
62,731
Male
31,012
49.4%
Female
31,719
50.6%
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
1.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.5%
High School or Higher38.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.7%
Married
43.9%
Laurel County, KY has a population of 62,731 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 95.8% of the population. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.2% of residents are foreign-born.