Christian County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Christian County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21047
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 717.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 724.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.892059
- Longitude
- -87.492986
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 70,863
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,590
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,132 | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,729 | 8.1% |
| White | 46,240 | 65.3% |
| Black | 13,456 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 521 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 74 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 307 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 209 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,255 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,337 | 6.6% |
| White | 34,458 | 68.1% |
| Black | 11,209 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 798 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 527 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 183 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 72,069
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,696
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,526
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 48,400 | 67.2% |
| Black | 13,549 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 896 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 44,759
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 21,870 | 48.9% |
| Republican | 17,691 | 39.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 3,233 | 7.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,431 | 45.6% |
| Female | 24,326 | 54.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,351 | 65.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,227 | 5.0% |
| Black | 9,655 | 21.6% |
| Asian | 636 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,392
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 34.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,280 | 38.4% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 13.0% |
| Black | 2,781 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 217 | 34.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,930 | 33.9% |
| Female | 8,462 | 34.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,349 (27.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,128 (19.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 29,362
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $165,550
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,025
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.