Larue County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Larue County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21123
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 123
Geography
- Land Area
- 261.04 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 263.64 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.544462
- Longitude
- -85.696841
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,968
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,570
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,602 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 2.5% |
| White | 13,778 | 92.0% |
| Black | 312 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 107 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,386 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 1.5% |
| White | 10,785 | 93.2% |
| Black | 382 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 90 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,107
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,009
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,658
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,764 | 91.1% |
| Black | 318 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,377
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,326 | 41.7% |
| Republican | 5,225 | 50.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 517 | 5.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,958 | 47.8% |
| Female | 5,418 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,393 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 1.8% |
| Black | 47 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,112
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,702 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 40.4% |
| Black | 8 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 45 | 46.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,461 | 49.6% |
| Female | 2,650 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,617 (34.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,641 (15.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,573
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $188,347
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $898
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.