Muhlenberg County's estimated 2026 population is 30,482 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Muhlenberg County is the 35th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 31,659 and has seen a growth of -3.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Muhlenberg County includes 92.46% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.46%)
Two or more races (3.98%)
Black or African American (2.11%)
Asian (0.97%)
Other race (0.33%)
Native American (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,395 | 92.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,221 | 3.98% |
| Black or African American | 647 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 102 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Muhlenberg County's average per capita income is $43,482. Household income levels show a median of $52,672. The poverty rate stands at 17.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,649 | - |
| Families | $70,149 | $92,188 |
| Households | $52,672 | $77,401 |
| Non Families | $29,622 | $42,129 |
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