Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Muhlenberg County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21177
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 177
Geography
- Land Area
- 467.28 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 479.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.213816
- Longitude
- -87.134092
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,412
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,986
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,852 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 560 | 1.8% |
| White | 28,248 | 92.9% |
| Black | 636 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 323 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 130 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,699 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 1.2% |
| White | 22,449 | 93.6% |
| Black | 617 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 380 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 153 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,591
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,606
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,391
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,163 | 92.1% |
| Black | 620 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 318 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,396
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,060 | 56.4% |
| Republican | 7,908 | 37.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 836 | 3.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,200 | 47.7% |
| Female | 11,196 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,511 | 91.2% |
| Hispanic | 254 | 1.2% |
| Black | 344 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,237
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,522 | 48.8% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 25.2% |
| Black | 123 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 38 | 38.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,883 | 47.9% |
| Female | 5,354 | 47.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,549 (34.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,210 (14.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,557
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $128,719
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $793
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.0%
- Work From Home
- 3.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.