Bourbon County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bourbon County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21017
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 289.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.86 sq mi
- Total Area
- 291.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.202562
- Longitude
- -84.209860
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,646
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,058
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,561 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,088 | 5.5% |
| White | 16,937 | 86.2% |
| Black | 1,004 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,610 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 450 | 3.0% |
| White | 13,424 | 89.1% |
| Black | 968 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 104 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,240
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,702
- Poverty Rate
- 14.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,857
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,230 | 85.1% |
| Black | 1,001 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,951
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,007 | 50.2% |
| Republican | 5,739 | 41.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 587 | 4.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,535 | 46.8% |
| Female | 7,416 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,163 | 87.2% |
| Hispanic | 374 | 2.7% |
| Black | 431 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,809
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,054 | 49.8% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 27.3% |
| Black | 171 | 39.7% |
| Asian | 58 | 60.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,100 | 47.4% |
| Female | 3,709 | 50.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,910 (28.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,635 (26.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,181
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $237,561
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $830
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.