Muhlenberg County's estimated 2026 population is 30,696 with a growth rate of 0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Muhlenberg County is the 35th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 31,659 and has seen a growth of -3.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 24,142 adults, (6,170 of whom are seniors) in Muhlenberg County.
Female: 14,917 (48.8%)
Male: 15,674 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Muhlenberg County includes 92.06% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,163 | 92.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,341 | 4.38% |
| Black or African American | 620 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 318 | 1.04% |
| Other race | 113 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Muhlenberg County's average per capita income is $45,645. Household income levels show a median of $51,927. The poverty rate stands at 18.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,476 | - |
| Families | $68,781 | $88,938 |
| Households | $51,927 | $75,120 |
| Non Families | $31,233 | $42,774 |
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