Christian County, KY Demographics
What is the population of Christian County?
There are 88,859 residents in Christian County, with a median age of 41.9. Of this, 52.45% are males and 47.55% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.5% of the resident pool in Christian County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.1%. Additionally, 1.4% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 70,166 people in Christian County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 88,859 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 46,606 | -0.7% |
| Female Population | 42,253 | 1.1% |
Male Population 52.45%
Female Population 47.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.9 | -0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 83,971 | 1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,640 | -15.9% |
| Not Citizen | 1,248 | -6.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.1%
Not Citizen 1.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 750 | -32.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,457 | 3.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,373 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 8,529 | -0.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 70,166 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.86%
Moved from Same County 7.4%
Moved from Same State 1.57%
Moved from Different State 9.77%
Same House as Last Year 80.4%
What are the employment statistics in Christian County?
White-collar workers make up 66.38% of the working population in Christian County, while blue-collar employees account for 33.62%. There are also 2,837 entrepreneurs in Christian County (10.05% of the workforce); 19,069 workers employed in private companies (67.52%); and 4,519 people working in governmental institutions (16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,745 | 1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 9,496 | 2.1% |
White Collar 66.38%
Blue Collar 33.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,837 | 14.7% |
| Private Companies | 19,069 | 0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,519 | -3.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,816 | 8.4% |
Self Employees 10.05%
Private Companies 67.52%
Governmental Workers 16%
Not for Profit Companies 6.43%
How many households are there in Christian County?
There are a total of 30,961 households in Christian County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.91% of these Christian County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.09%. Additionally, 39.08% of households have children and 60.92% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 30,961 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 20,717 | -1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,244 | 5.1% |
Family Households 66.91%
Non-Family Households 33.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 12,100 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 18,861 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 39.08%
Households without Children 60.92%
What are the median and average incomes in Christian County?
The average annual household income in Christian County is $68,382, while the median household income sits at $53,802 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,752, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,139. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,179 and $40,352, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,382 | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $53,802 | 8.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 67,436 | 1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Christian County?
There are 35,367 housing units in Christian County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 30,961 occupied housing units in Christian County, 50.54% are owner-occupied, while 49.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.75% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $147,500. In general, housing costs reach $845 per month in Christian County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 35,367 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,612 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,372 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,947 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,870 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,255 | -10.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,950 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,364 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,809 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,871 | 12.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 317 | 166.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 30,961 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,648 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $15,313 | -1.0% |
Owner Occupied 50.54%
Renter Occupied 49.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,723 | 6.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,925 | -3.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $147,500 | 14.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $111,200 | 13.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $845 | 22.8% |
With Mortgage 55.75%
Without Mortgage 44.25%
What is the level of education in Christian County?
Approximately 43.2% of the population in Christian County holds a high school degree (that's 28,299 residents), while 27.29% have attained a college certificate (17,881 locals) and 10.77% have a bachelor's degree (7,053 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,960 | 5.6% |
| Some High School | 28,299 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 17,881 | -2.0% |
| Associate Degree | 6,239 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,053 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,079 | -2.9% |
No High School 4.52%
Some High School 43.2%
Some College 27.29%
Associate Degree 9.52%
Bachelor's Degree 10.77%
Graduate Degree 4.7%
What is the marital status of Christian County residents?
A total of 22,948 people in Christian County have never been married (which represents 33.16% of the total population), while 32,515 of them are wedded (46.99%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,629 (2.35%) and 8,478 (12.25%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 22,948 | 0.7% |
| Married | 32,515 | -2.5% |
| Separated | 1,629 | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3,627 | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 8,478 | 8,478.0% |
Never Married 33.16%
Married 46.99%
Separated 2.35%
Widowed 5.24%
Divorced 12.25%
What are the most common means of transportation in Christian County?
The top three means of transportation people in Christian County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 31,504 residents commute by car, 3,154 prefer going to work by walking and 247 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 31,504 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 42 | -56.7% |
| Bicycle | 247 | 38.8% |
| Motorcycle | 56 | -6.7% |
| TaxiCab | 15 | -50.0% |
| Walk | 3,154 | -11.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Christian County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42215 | 1,618 | 602 | $73,750.00 | $75,973.00 |
| 42217 | 3,389 | 1,306 | $53,802.00 | $62,557.00 |
| 42223 | 19,617 | 4,305 | $56,840.00 | $61,489.00 |
| 42232 | 786 | 265 | $59,560.00 | $74,410.00 |
| 42236 | 752 | 260 | $68,333.00 | $93,735.00 |
| 42240 | 41,788 | 16,360 | $46,116.00 | $68,292.00 |
| 42254 | 196 | 101 | $47,083.00 | $57,484.00 |
| 42262 | 9,441 | 3,513 | $44,044.00 | $51,714.00 |
| 42266 | 3,251 | 927 | $69,702.00 | $83,531.00 |
| 42408 | 6,307 | 2,522 | $48,112.00 | $63,165.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.