Garrard County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Garrard County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21079
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 229.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 233.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.630162
- Longitude
- -84.545856
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,298
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,504
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,001 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 292 | 1.7% |
| White | 16,209 | 93.7% |
| Black | 413 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,376 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 0.9% |
| White | 12,761 | 94.5% |
| Black | 472 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 135 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,568
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,100
- Poverty Rate
- 15.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,771
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,144 | 91.9% |
| Black | 415 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,903
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,308 | 25.6% |
| Republican | 8,436 | 65.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 710 | 5.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,234 | 48.3% |
| Female | 6,669 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,736 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 1.8% |
| Black | 36 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,900
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,459 | 46.5% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 34.5% |
| Black | 10 | 27.8% |
| Asian | 57 | 46.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,831 | 45.4% |
| Female | 3,069 | 46.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,830 (30.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,344 (18.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,280
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $198,975
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $841
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.