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Bullitt County, Kentucky
Bullitt County, Kentucky. Bullitt County had 86,454 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 21029.
Bullitt County is one of the 12 counties of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
86,454
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 82,217 · ACS 2020-2024: 84,027
Median household income
$80,558
±$2,390 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$247,200
±$5,899 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$987
±$48 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Bullitt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 82,217 residents in Bullitt County. The Census Bureau estimates 86,454 for July 1, 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 84,027 over 297 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bullitt County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 84,027 | 4,534,824 | +3,856 |
| Households | 31,747±383 | 1,814,469 | +2,057 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.03 | 2.43 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 33,608±44 | 2,023,116 | +2,145 |
Bullitt County's population since 2000
From 61,236 in 2000 to 86,454 in 2025: up 41.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Mount Washington with 18,989 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mount Washington | 18,090 | $96,239 |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherdsville | 14,201 | $71,476 |
| Hillview | 8,622 | $68,111 |
| Pioneer Village | 2,671 | $84,167 |
| Brooks | 2,469 | $66,056 |
| Lebanon Junction | 1,746 | $54,778 |
| Hebron Estates | 1,014 | $54,861 |
| Fox ChaseGEOID 2128785 | 436 | $93,125 |
| Hunters HollowGEOID 2138670 | 324 | $70,313 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bullitt County?
The median resident of Bullitt County is 41.7 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bullitt County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7±0.4 | 39.1 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 5.0% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±0.5 pts | 81.5% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±0.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±0.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 6.0% | −1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±1.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5%±1.6 pts | 27.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±0.9 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bullitt County earn?
Half of Bullitt County's 31,747 households earn less than $80,558 a year (±$2,390), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $77,962 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bullitt County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,558±$2,390 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,554±$2,990 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,684±$1,090 | $35,821 | +$2,584 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7%±1.2 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0%±2.9 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±1.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±1.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bullitt County?
Owners occupy 84.9% of Bullitt County's occupied homes and renters 15.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,200 by its owner (±$5,899). The median renter pays $987 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bullitt County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,200±$5,899 | $205,600 | +$43,520 |
| Median gross rent | $987±$48 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7%±6.0 pts | 36.6% | +8.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,561±$31 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.9%±1.4 pts | 68.3% | +4.6 pts |
| Housing units | 33,608±44 | 2,023,116 | +2,145 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8%±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4%±1.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±1.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bullitt County building?
Builders took permits for 654 new housing units across Bullitt County in 2025 (242 single-family), 7.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bullitt County get to work?
80.3% of Bullitt County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Bullitt County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5%±1.0 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±1.8 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±1.2 pts | 10.2% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min±1.1 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Bullitt County's census tracts?
Bullitt County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,125 (Tract 207.04) to $116,919 (Tract 202.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bullitt County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 120 |
| Median household income | 7th of 120 |
| Median home value | 12th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 115th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 120 |
| Median age | 57th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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