County · Kentucky
Christian County, Kentucky
Christian County, Kentucky. Christian County had 70,115 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 8 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 21047.
Christian County is one of the 4 counties of the Clarksville, TN-KY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
70,115
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 72,748 · ACS 2020-2024: 72,069
Median household income
$55,494
±$2,726 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$173,600
±$9,381 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,040
±$39 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Christian County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 72,748 residents in Christian County. The Census Bureau estimates 70,115 for July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 72,069 over 718 square miles of land.
| Measure | Christian County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 72,069 | 4,534,824 | +655 |
| Households | 25,725±345 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.03 | 2.43 | +0.10 |
| Housing units | 29,362±80 | 2,023,116 | −550 |
Christian County's population since 2000
From 72,265 in 2000 to 70,115 in 2025: down 3.0%. 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 Christian County?
Christian County holds 8 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Hopkinsville with 30,411 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hopkinsville | 31,180 | $49,139 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Campbell North | 12,825 | $58,933 |
| Oak Grove | 7,931 | $49,354 |
| Pembroke | 865 | $70,804 |
| Crofton | 653 | $45,855 |
| LaFayetteGEOID 2143444 | 177 | $47,250 |
| Fairview, Christian CountyGEOID 2126182 | 258 | $58,309 |
| GraceyGEOID 2132032 | 117 | $80,000 |
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 Christian County?
The median resident of Christian County is 28.8 years old; 28.3% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.3%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Christian County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8±0.2 | 39.1 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 28.3%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7% | 5.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.8%±0.3 pts | 81.5% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.3%±1.0 pts | 7.6% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | −0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4%±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3%±1.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2%±1.4 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7%±1.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6%±1.6 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.9%±1.1 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 Christian County earn?
Half of Christian County's 25,725 households earn less than $55,494 a year (±$2,726), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $54,051 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Christian County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,494±$2,726 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,739±$2,958 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,039±$1,038 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1%±1.9 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9%±3.5 pts | 20.3% | −6.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7%±1.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9%±2.0 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 Christian County?
Owners occupy 50.0% of Christian County's occupied homes and renters 50.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,600 by its owner (±$9,381). The median renter pays $1,040 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Christian County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,600±$9,381 | $205,600 | +$29,117 |
| Median gross rent | $1,040±$39 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0%±4.1 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,330±$44 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.0%±2.1 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 29,362±80 | 2,023,116 | −550 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.2%±2.2 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.3%±1.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6%±1.0 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 Christian County building?
Builders took permits for 175 new housing units across Christian County in 2025 (113 single-family), 2.5 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 Christian County get to work?
75.1% of Christian County's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Christian County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±1.6 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1%±2.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±1.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.0%±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 10.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±1.5 | 24.0 min | +3.2 min |
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 Christian County's census tracts?
Christian County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,873 (Tract 2004) to $83,693 (Tract 2010).
All 21 census tracts of Christian County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Christian County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 105th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 120 |
| Median household income | 67th of 120 |
| Median home value | 41st of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 67th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th of 120 |
| Median age | 120th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Christian County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.