Hart County's estimated 2026 population is 20,317 with a growth rate of 0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hart County is the 58th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 18,184 and has seen a growth of 11.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hart County includes 91.34% White, 4.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.34%)
Black or African American (4.61%)
Two or more races (2.38%)
Other race (1%)
Asian (0.55%)
Native American (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,784 | 91.34% |
| Black or African American | 897 | 4.61% |
| Two or more races | 464 | 2.38% |
| Other race | 194 | 1% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hart County's average per capita income is $36,671. Household income levels show a median of $49,653. The poverty rate stands at 21.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,942 | - |
| Families | $63,872 | $76,359 |
| Households | $49,653 | $65,536 |
| Non Families | $24,014 | $38,872 |
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