Laurel County's estimated 2026 population is 63,355 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Laurel County is the 16th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 58,993 and has seen a growth of 7.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Laurel County includes 95.82% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.82%)
Two or more races (2.61%)
Other race (0.54%)
Black or African American (0.47%)
Asian (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.21%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,107 | 95.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,637 | 2.61% |
| Other race | 341 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 297 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 190 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Laurel County's average per capita income is $41,488. Household income levels show a median of $56,999. The poverty rate stands at 21.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,311 | $96,013 |
| Families | $67,071 | $81,067 |
| Households | $56,999 | $71,463 |
| Non Families | $29,334 | $42,376 |
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