Christian County Summary

Life in Christian County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Christian 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 Christian County:

  • The population in Christian County is 72,766.

  • The median home value in Christian County is $179,164.

  • The median income in Christian County is $48,920.

  • The median rent in Christian County is $984.

  • The unemployment rate in Christian County is 7.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Christian County is 16.7%.

  • The average high in Christian County is 75.3° and there are 121.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Christian County

List Of Cities & Towns in Christian County

Hopkinsville, KY Population 31,042

Fort Campbell North, KY Population 12,014

Oak Grove, KY Population 7,895

Pembroke, KY Population 900

Crofton, KY Population 529

LaFayette, KY Population 196

Fairview, KY Population 117

Gracey, KY Population 77

Map Of Christian County

Christian County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Christian County is 75.3°.

  • There are 82.77 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 121.3 inches of rain each year with 3.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:07 hours of sun each day in Christian County.

StatChristian County
Mean High75.3
Nice Days82.77
Rainfall121.3
Snowfall3.1
Sunny_hours5:07
75.3°
Average High
121.3
Inches of Rain

Christian County Photos

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Christian County Demographics

Population over time in Christian County

The current population in Christian County is 72,766. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 72,377 1.3%
2021 71,470 0.1%
2020 71,414 -

Gender in Christian County

  • Christian County is 47.4% female with 34,527 female residents.

  • Christian County is 52.6% male with 38,239 male residents.

Female
47.4% (34,527)
Male
52.6% (38,239)
Gender Christian County KY USA
Female 47.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 52.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Christian County

Christian County is:

  • 64.7% White with 47,066 White residents.

  • 19.7% African American with 14,329 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 90 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 894 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 249 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 261 Other residents.

  • 5.1% Two Or More with 3,732 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.4% Hispanic with 6,145 Hispanic residents.

White
64.7% (47,066)
African American
19.7% (14,329)
American Indian
0.1% (90)
Asian
1.2% (894)
Hawaiian
0.3% (249)
Other
0.4% (261)
Two Or More
5.1% (3,732)
Hispanic
8.4% (6,145)

Table: Christian County By Race

Race Christian County KY USA
White 64.7% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 19.7% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.4% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Christian County, Kentucky

  • 7.8% of households in Christian County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Christian County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Christian County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Christian County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Christian County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Christian County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Christian County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Christian County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Christian County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Christian County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (5,647)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (4,766)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (6,585)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.4% (9,743)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (10,055)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (14,390)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (9,581)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.0% (7,293)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (2,449)
$200,000 or more
3.1% (2,253)
Income Christian County KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.4% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.0% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 6.0% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Christian County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Christian County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Christian County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Christian County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Christian County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Christian County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Christian County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Christian County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (4,365)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,821)
High School / GED
32% (23,285)
Some College
25% (18,191)
Associate's Degree
10% (7,276)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (9,459)
Master's Degree
5% (3,638)
Professional Degree
1% (727)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Christian County KY USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 33% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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