Ballard County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ballard County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21007
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 247.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 273.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.051323
- Longitude
- -89.010367
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,599
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,103
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,492 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 1.4% |
| White | 6,975 | 91.8% |
| Black | 276 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,001 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 1.7% |
| White | 5,627 | 92.2% |
| Black | 282 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,654
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,263
- Poverty Rate
- 14.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,127
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,023 | 91.8% |
| Black | 275 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,824
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,288 | 56.5% |
| Republican | 2,185 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 221 | 3.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,803 | 48.1% |
| Female | 3,021 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,375 | 92.3% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 1.1% |
| Black | 26 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,078
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,884 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 26.6% |
| Black | 4 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 22 | 56.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,498 | 53.4% |
| Female | 1,580 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,918 (34.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,021 (18.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,702
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,067
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $805
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 2.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.