Garrard County's estimated 2026 population is 18,344 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Garrard County is the 66th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 16,942 and has seen a growth of 8.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Garrard County includes 92.49% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.49%)
Two or more races (3.51%)
Black or African American (2.21%)
Other race (1.6%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,044 | 92.49% |
| Two or more races | 608 | 3.51% |
| Black or African American | 384 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 277 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Garrard County's average per capita income is $45,155. Household income levels show a median of $62,572. The poverty rate stands at 17.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,546 | - |
| Families | $70,488 | $86,735 |
| Households | $62,572 | $78,139 |
| Non Families | $38,214 | $51,375 |
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