Laurel County Summary

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

  • The population in Laurel County is 62,442.

  • The median home value in Laurel County is $165,950.

  • The median income in Laurel County is $53,693.

  • The median rent in Laurel County is $772.

  • The unemployment rate in Laurel County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Laurel County is 20.5%.

  • The average high in Laurel County is 73.2° and there are 125.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Laurel County

List Of Cities & Towns in Laurel County

Corbin, KY Population 8,611

London, KY Population 7,612

North Corbin, KY Population 1,955

East Bernstadt, KY Population 850

Map Of Laurel County

Laurel County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Laurel County is 73.2°.

  • There are 88.46 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.5 inches of rain each year with 5.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:43 hours of sun each day in Laurel County.

StatLaurel County
Mean High73.2
Nice Days88.46
Rainfall125.5
Snowfall5.0
Sunny_hours4:43
73.2°
Average High
125.5
Inches of Rain

Laurel County Photos

Corbin Skyline
Source: Public Domain
Downtown London Ky
Source: Wikipedia User w.marsh | CC BY 2.0

Laurel County Demographics

Population over time in Laurel County

The current population in Laurel County is 62,442. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 62,090 2.4%
2021 60,631 0.5%
2020 60,357 -

Gender in Laurel County

  • Laurel County is 50.4% female with 31,478 female residents.

  • Laurel County is 49.6% male with 30,964 male residents.

Female
50.4% (31,478)
Male
49.6% (30,964)
Gender Laurel County KY USA
Female 50.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Laurel County

Laurel County is:

  • 95.3% White with 59,514 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 406 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 166 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 57 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 1,257 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 987 Hispanic residents.

White
95.3% (59,514)
African American
0.7% (406)
American Indian
0.1% (55)
Asian
0.3% (166)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (57)
Two Or More
2.0% (1,257)
Hispanic
1.6% (987)

Table: Laurel County By Race

Race Laurel County KY USA
White 95.3% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Laurel County, Kentucky

  • 8.6% of households in Laurel County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.4% of households in Laurel County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Laurel County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Laurel County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

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

  • 16.5% of households in Laurel County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Laurel County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

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

  • 5.1% of households in Laurel County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Laurel County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.6% (5,392)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (4,003)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.5% (5,915)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (5,571)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (8,647)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (10,324)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (9,146)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (8,594)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (3,164)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (1,682)
Income Laurel County KY USA
Less than $10,000 8.6% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 6.0% 11.4%

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

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

  • 10.0% of adults in Laurel County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Laurel County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 8.0% of adults in Laurel County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Laurel County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Laurel County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
6% (3,746)
9-12th Grade
10% (6,244)
High School / GED
40% (24,976)
Some College
19% (11,863)
Associate's Degree
8% (4,995)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (5,619)
Master's Degree
6% (3,746)
Professional Degree
1% (624)
Doctorate Degree
1% (624)
Education Laurel County KY USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 40% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

Articles About Kentucky

Enjoy The Snack?

About HomeSnacks

HomeSnacks is based in Durham, NC.

We aim to deliver bite-sized pieces of infotainment about where you live.

We use data, analytics, and a sense of humor to determine quality of life for places across the nation.

© Chasing Chains, LLC. All rights reserved.