Laurel County's estimated 2026 population is 64,248 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Laurel County is the 15th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 58,993 and has seen a growth of 8.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 48,718 adults, (10,779 of whom are seniors) in Laurel County.
Female: 31,782 (50.5%)
Male: 31,201 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Laurel County includes 95.29% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,016 | 95.29% |
| Two or more races | 1,913 | 3.04% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 344 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.11% |
Laurel County's average per capita income is $41,413. Household income levels show a median of $57,771. The poverty rate stands at 20.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,519 | $95,496 |
| Families | $68,722 | $81,171 |
| Households | $57,771 | $71,501 |
| Non Families | $33,595 | $42,934 |
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