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Demographic Data Report for Kentucky by County
Population: Age 50 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 116,767,305.
Rank within US : N/A

Kentucky

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,628,544.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 24 of 52

Christian County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 18,370.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3101 of 3143

Warren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 29.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 39,147.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2956 of 3143

Scott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,098.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2897 of 3143

Rowan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,496.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2892 of 3143

Fayette County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 99,045.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2868 of 3143

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 28,472.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2863 of 3143

Grant County

Value (Percent) : The value is 32.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,156.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2734 of 3143

Boone County

Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 44,176.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2725 of 3143

Hardin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 33.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 36,715.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2660 of 3143

Oldham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 33.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 22,690.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Whitley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 34.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,458.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2584 of 3143

Kenton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 34.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 57,597.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143

Jessamine County

Value (Percent) : The value is 34.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 18,315.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2520 of 3143

Calloway County

Value (Percent) : The value is 34.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,983.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

McCreary County

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,984.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2452 of 3143

Carroll County

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,809.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2427 of 3143

Meade County

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,499.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2420 of 3143

Jefferson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 278,964.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2356 of 3143

Todd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,375.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2334 of 3143

Montgomery County

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,094.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

Gallatin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,127.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2315 of 3143

Powell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,699.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2309 of 3143

Clay County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,379.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2306 of 3143

Simpson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,998.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2277 of 3143

Campbell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 33,844.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2236 of 3143

Martin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,147.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2232 of 3143

Shelby County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,299.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2230 of 3143

Knox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,120.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2205 of 3143

Daviess County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 37,535.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2204 of 3143

Taylor County

Value (Percent) : The value is 36.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,551.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2183 of 3143

Laurel County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 22,953.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

Nelson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2146 of 3143

Bullitt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 30,427.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2115 of 3143

Union County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,134.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2113 of 3143

Ohio County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,973.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2046 of 3143

Anderson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,900.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2036 of 3143

Bath County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,794.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1994 of 3143

Webster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,920.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1978 of 3143

Grayson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,983.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1972 of 3143

Allen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,823.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1945 of 3143

Spencer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,316.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3143

Marion County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,430.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1939 of 3143

Hancock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,445.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1930 of 3143

Barren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 16,882.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1919 of 3143

Boyle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,628.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1911 of 3143

Hart County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,334.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1898 of 3143

Clark County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,069.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1877 of 3143

Graves County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,146.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Fleming County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,771.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1842 of 3143

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 19,763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1839 of 3143

Morgan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,305.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1837 of 3143

Lincoln County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,366.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1835 of 3143

Nicholas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,897.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1832 of 3143

Bracken County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,240.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Jackson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,032.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1817 of 3143

Henderson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,432.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1809 of 3143

Perry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,030.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1770 of 3143

Henry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,090.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1769 of 3143

Adair County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1756 of 3143

Robertson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 855.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1742 of 3143

Logan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,638.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3143

Hopkins County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 17,715.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1732 of 3143

Butler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,841.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1731 of 3143

Pendleton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,714.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1710 of 3143

Johnson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,926.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1691 of 3143

Carter County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,521.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1676 of 3143

Harlan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,617.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1629 of 3143

Bourbon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,000.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1624 of 3143

Mason County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,753.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1609 of 3143

Elliott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,945.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1559 of 3143

Magoffin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,697.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1554 of 3143

Floyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,366.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1551 of 3143

McCracken County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 26,861.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1530 of 3143

Lawrence County

Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,488.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1529 of 3143

Pulaski County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 25,909.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1484 of 3143

Breathitt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,466.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1483 of 3143

Carlisle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,932.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1477 of 3143

Monroe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,517.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1476 of 3143

Bell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,904.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1462 of 3143

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,812.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Harrison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,525.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Casey County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,396.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1424 of 3143

Lewis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,285.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1422 of 3143

Lee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,931.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1417 of 3143

Leslie County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,289.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

Trimble County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,434.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1412 of 3143

Boyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 19,611.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1389 of 3143

Owen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,525.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1374 of 3143

Fulton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,641.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1364 of 3143

Pike County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 23,952.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1344 of 3143

Woodford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 10,888.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1339 of 3143

Larue County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,015.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1332 of 3143

Mercer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,164.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1316 of 3143

Muhlenberg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,655.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1310 of 3143

Rockcastle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,599.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1308 of 3143

Metcalfe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1300 of 3143

Breckinridge County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,334.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1280 of 3143

McLean County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1277 of 3143

Wolfe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,735.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1266 of 3143

Garrard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,986.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1256 of 3143

Clinton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,848.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1252 of 3143

Wayne County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,125.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1228 of 3143

Russell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,375.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1222 of 3143

Knott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,974.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1220 of 3143

Estill County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,853.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Letcher County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,028.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1156 of 3143

Greenup County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,988.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1118 of 3143

Crittenden County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,757.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1089 of 3143

Menifee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 41.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,576.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1070 of 3143

Edmonson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 42.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,120.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1026 of 3143

Caldwell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 42.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 982 of 3143

Ballard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 42.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,343.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 891 of 3143

Green County

Value (Percent) : The value is 42.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,775.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Marshall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 44.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,918.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 724 of 3143

Trigg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 44.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,272.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 631 of 3143

Hickman County

Value (Percent) : The value is 45.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,056.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 555 of 3143

Cumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 45.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,737.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 546 of 3143

Livingston County

Value (Percent) : The value is 45.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,094.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 535 of 3143

Owsley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 46.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,901.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 441 of 3143

Lyon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,314.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 216 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/24/2024 10:55 am.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Age 50 and over, see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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