Bourbon County's estimated 2026 population is 20,149 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bourbon County is the 59th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 19,965 and has seen a growth of 0.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 15,618 adults, (3,951 of whom are seniors) in Bourbon County.
Female: 10,207 (50.4%)
Male: 10,033 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Bourbon County includes 85.13% White, 4.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,230 | 85.13% |
| Two or more races | 1,457 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,001 | 4.95% |
| Other race | 487 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.13% |
Bourbon County's average per capita income is $43,217. Household income levels show a median of $61,354. The poverty rate stands at 14.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,419 | - |
| Families | $83,321 | $100,805 |
| Households | $61,354 | $82,564 |
| Non Families | $27,854 | $45,252 |
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