Garrard County, KY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Garrard County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,036 | 4,499,518 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 77.1 | 111.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.24% | 0.30% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,625 | 1,791,595 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Garrard County grew by 2.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 17,346 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Garrard County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Garrard County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,741 | $62,784 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.22% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Garrard County is about 2% lower than in Kentucky.
Housing
| Metric | Garrard County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $410,000 | $126,174 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $792 | $933 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.8% | 68.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Garrard County is about 43.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $792 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Garrard County spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 259 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Garrard County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.0 | 20.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.1 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 259 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,015 | $5,361 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,985 | 6,995 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 525 | 832 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kentucky:
Calloway County (13.4 min), McCracken County (14.0 min), Clinton County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Owen County (37.1 min), Menifee County (36.6 min), Bracken County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Garrard County is 31 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Kentucky.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Garrard County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Garrard County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kentucky:
Fayette County (0.4), Oldham County (0.4), Campbell County (0.3).
Lowest:
Leslie County (0.1), Lee County (0.1), Elliott County (0.1).
Health
Garrard County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Garrard County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.4% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.2% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kentucky:
Oldham County (0.8), Boone County (0.8), Scott County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.7), Bell County (0.7), McCreary County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garrard County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Garrard County, Kentucky?
The population of Garrard County, Kentucky is 18,036, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Garrard County, Kentucky?
The population density of Garrard County, Kentucky is 77.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Garrard County, Kentucky?
The median household income in Garrard County, Kentucky is $61,741, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Garrard County, Kentucky?
The median home price in Garrard County, Kentucky is $410,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Garrard County, Kentucky?
The unemployment rate in Garrard County, Kentucky is 6.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.