Daviess County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 103,727 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Daviess County, Kentucky is the 7th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 96,722 and has seen a growth of 7.24% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 105,072 | 269 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 104,803 | 269 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 104,534 | 269 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 104,265 | 269 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 103,996 | 269 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 103,727 | 269 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 103,458 | 269 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 103,189 | 100 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 103,089 | -316 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 103,405 | 1,850 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 101,555 | 670 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 100,885 | 377 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 100,508 | 428 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 100,080 | 532 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 99,548 | 1,060 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 98,488 | 154 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 98,334 | 463 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 97,871 | 686 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 97,185 | 463 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 96,722 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 87,189 | 1,240 | 1.44% |
| 1980 | 85,949 | 6,463 | 8.13% |
| 1970 | 79,486 | 8,898 | 12.61% |
| 1960 | 70,588 | 13,347 | 23.32% |
| 1950 | 57,241 | 4,906 | 9.37% |
| 1940 | 52,335 | 8,556 | 19.54% |
| 1930 | 43,779 | 3,046 | 7.48% |
| 1920 | 40,733 | -287 | -0.7% |
| 1910 | 41,020 | 2,353 | 6.09% |
| 1900 | 38,667 | 5,547 | 16.75% |
| 1890 | 33,120 | 5,390 | 19.44% |
| 1880 | 27,730 | 7,016 | 33.87% |
| 1870 | 20,714 | 5,165 | 33.22% |
| 1860 | 15,549 | 3,187 | 25.78% |
| 1850 | 12,362 | 4,031 | 48.39% |
| 1840 | 8,331 | 3,122 | 59.93% |
| 1830 | 5,209 | 1,333 | 34.39% |
| 1820 | 3,876 | -101,196 | -96.31% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90,247 | 87.69% |
| Black or African American | 4,894 | 4.76% |
| Two or more races | 3,757 | 3.65% |
| Asian | 2,126 | 2.07% |
| Other race | 1,418 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 345 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,722 | 2.46 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 19,500 | 3.11 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 13,911 | 1.2 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 5,012 | 2.99 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 2,299 | 3.32 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,133 | 5.97% |
| Associates Degree | 7,422 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,844 | 15.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,749 | 9.75% |
| High School Graduate | 23,487 | 33.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,933 | 2.79% |
| Some College | 14,667 | 21.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62,370 | 57,240 | 16,128 |
| Black | 2,978 | 2,740 | 337 |
| Hispanic | 1,546 | 1,309 | 409 |
| 2+ Races | 1,384 | 1,259 | 420 |
| Asian | 1,230 | 862 | 388 |
| Other Race | 696 | 549 | 182 |
| Islander | 121 | 98 | 0 |
| Native American | 85 | 76 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 48.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,621 | $68,125 | $48,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,111 | $78,472 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $39,163 | $48,670 | $27,001 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,675 | $29,186 | $23,442 |
| Overall | $45,012 | $54,130 | $35,909 |
| Some College | $40,641 | $55,797 | $32,704 |
$45,012
Average Earnings
$54,130
Average Male
$35,909
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.99% of Daviess County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 5.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86,835 | 10,127 | 11.66% |
| Black | 4,574 | 1,466 | 32.05% |
| Hispanic | 3,444 | 1,129 | 32.78% |
| Multiple | 3,651 | 904 | 24.76% |
| Asian | 2,126 | 478 | 22.48% |
| Other | 1,407 | 446 | 31.7% |
| Islander | 345 | 46 | 13.33% |
13.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.87%
Male Poverty Rate
15.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Daviess County, Kentucky is Hispanic, with 32.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Daviess County, Kentucky is White, with 11.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.53% |
| High School | 16.98% |
| Some College | 9.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.73% |
| Female Employed | 6.92% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,966 | $97,615 |
| Households | $64,021 | $83,578 |
| Married Families | $95,560 | $114,414 |
| Non Families | $36,303 | $50,986 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,446
Number of Veterans
4,934
Male Veterans
512
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,235 |
| First Gulf War | 1,395 |
| Second Gulf War | 693 |
| Korea | 220 |
| World War II | 71 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,504 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,408 |
| 75+ | 1,357 |
| 55 to 64 | 946 |
| 18 to 34 | 231 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,180 | 7.41% |
| Black | 172 | 5.02% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 3.48% |
| Native American | 11 | 12.79% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.59% |
| Islander | 2 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.24%
Born in Daviess County, Kentucky
96.79%
Native Born
3.21%
Foreign Born
2.14%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
96.79% of Daviess County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 75.24% having been born in Kentucky. 2.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.