Ballard County's estimated 2026 population is 7,580 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ballard County is the 110th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,250 and has seen a growth of -8.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 6,134 adults, (1,665 of whom are seniors) in Ballard County.
Female: 3,759 (49.1%)
Male: 3,895 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Ballard County includes 91.76% White, 3.59% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,023 | 91.76% |
| Two or more races | 318 | 4.15% |
| Black or African American | 275 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.05% |
Ballard County's average per capita income is $44,167. Household income levels show a median of $66,164. The poverty rate stands at 15.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,051 | - |
| Families | $89,565 | $103,735 |
| Households | $66,164 | $85,057 |
| Non Families | $35,417 | $41,791 |
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