Ballard County Summary

Life in Ballard County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ballard County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ballard County:

  • The population in Ballard County is 7,742.

  • The median home value in Ballard County is $112,550.

  • The median income in Ballard County is $57,111.

  • The median rent in Ballard County is $758.

  • The unemployment rate in Ballard County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Ballard County is 14.3%.

  • The average high in Ballard County is 75.4° and there are 120.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ballard County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ballard County

La Center, KY Population 846

Wickliffe, KY Population 727

Kevil, KY Population 634

Barlow, KY Population 544

Bandana, KY Population 173

Agawam , KY Population 118

Lovelaceville, KY Population 8

Map Of Ballard County

Ballard County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Ballard County is 75.4°.

  • There are 82.33 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.0 inches of rain each year with 3.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:21 hours of sun each day in Ballard County.

StatBallard County
Mean High75.4
Nice Days82.33
Rainfall120.0
Snowfall3.2
Sunny_hours5:21
75.4°
Average High
120.0
Inches of Rain

Ballard County Demographics

Population over time in Ballard County

The current population in Ballard County is 7,742. The population has decreased -2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,814 -1.3%
2021 7,914 -1.5%
2020 8,032 -

Gender in Ballard County

  • Ballard County is 49.6% female with 3,837 female residents.

  • Ballard County is 50.4% male with 3,905 male residents.

Female
49.6% (3,837)
Male
50.4% (3,905)
Gender Ballard County KY USA
Female 49.6% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ballard County

Ballard County is:

  • 91.9% White with 7,113 White residents.

  • 3.9% African American with 301 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 30 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 173 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 125 Hispanic residents.

White
91.9% (7,113)
African American
3.9% (301)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (30)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.2% (173)
Hispanic
1.6% (125)

Table: Ballard County By Race

Race Ballard County KY USA
White 91.9% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 3.9% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Ballard County, Kentucky

  • 6.0% of households in Ballard County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Ballard County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Ballard County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Ballard County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Ballard County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Ballard County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Ballard County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Ballard County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Ballard County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Ballard County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (468)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (347)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.0% (774)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.6% (894)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (975)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (1,371)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (876)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (1,067)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (502)
$200,000 or more
6.0% (463)
Income Ballard County KY USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.0% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.6% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.0% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ballard County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Ballard County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Ballard County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Ballard County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Ballard County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Ballard County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Ballard County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Ballard County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ballard County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ballard County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (154)
9-12th Grade
5% (387)
High School / GED
41% (3,174)
Some College
19% (1,470)
Associate's Degree
15% (1,161)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (929)
Master's Degree
5% (387)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (77)
Education Ballard County KY USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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