Laurel County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Laurel County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21125
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 125
Geography
- Land Area
- 433.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 443.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.113268
- Longitude
- -84.119395
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 62,723
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 48,478
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 61,713 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,004 | 1.6% |
| White | 59,931 | 95.5% |
| Black | 339 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 186 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,826 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 655 | 1.4% |
| White | 46,627 | 96.2% |
| Black | 375 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 248 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 452 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 62,983
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,667
- Poverty Rate
- 19.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,552
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 60,016 | 95.3% |
| Black | 352 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,152
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,730 | 19.3% |
| Republican | 33,490 | 74.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,542 | 3.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,786 | 48.3% |
| Female | 23,366 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,261 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 482 | 1.1% |
| Black | 56 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,687
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,798 | 39.7% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 27.6% |
| Black | 9 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 56 | 22.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,408 | 38.6% |
| Female | 9,279 | 39.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,360 (30.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,665 (17.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,818
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $152,928
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $832
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.