Bath County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,909, reflecting a -0.16% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bath County is the 85th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,622 and has grown 11.07% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 9,580 adults, (2,221 of whom are seniors) in Bath County.
Female: 6,404 (49.8%)
Male: 6,447 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Bath County includes 95.18% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,231 | 95.18% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 158 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.04% |
Bath County 's average per capita income is $43,345. Household income levels show a median of $56,541. The poverty rate stands at 25.31%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,803 | - |
| Families | $69,107 | $104,218 |
| Households | $56,541 | $84,425 |
| Non Families | $28,929 | $34,783 |
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