County · Kentucky
Clark County, Kentucky
Clark County, Kentucky. Clark County had 37,888 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 21049.
Clark County is one of the 6 counties of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,888
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,972 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,192
Median household income
$64,348
±$4,912 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$205,800
±$13,304 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$938
±$31 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Clark County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,972 residents in Clark County. The Census Bureau estimates 37,888 for July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,192 over 252 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clark County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,192 | 4,534,824 | +1,221 |
| Households | 15,055±270 | 1,814,469 | +546 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.04 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,418±34 | 2,023,116 | +518 |
Clark County's population since 2000
From 33,144 in 2000 to 37,888 in 2025: up 14.3%. 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 Clark County?
Clark County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Winchester with 19,514 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Winchester | 19,134 | $54,378 |
|---|
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 Clark County?
The median resident of Clark County is 40.5 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clark County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±0.6 | 39.1 | −1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 5.0% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1%±0.2 pts | 81.5% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 7.6% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 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 | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6%±1.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1%±1.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9%±2.4 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.5 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 Clark County earn?
Half of Clark County's 15,055 households earn less than $64,348 a year (±$4,912), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $67,630 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clark County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,348±$4,912 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,280±$6,700 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,681±$2,699 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±2.2 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±4.8 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±1.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9%±1.5 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 Clark County?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Clark County's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,800 by its owner (±$13,304). The median renter pays $938 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clark County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,800±$13,304 | $205,600 | +$26,857 |
| Median gross rent | $938±$31 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7%±7.6 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,391±$66 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7%±2.5 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,418±34 | 2,023,116 | +518 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.0%±2.6 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5%±1.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.7%±1.8 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 Clark County building?
Builders took permits for 166 new housing units across Clark County in 2025 (58 single-family), 4.4 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 Clark County get to work?
78.4% of Clark County's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Clark County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6%±2.2 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±2.9 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±1.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3%±2.4 pts | 10.2% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min±1.3 | 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 Clark County's census tracts?
Clark County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,839 (Tract 202.01) to $110,574 (Tract 205).
| Tract 201.0121049020101 | 5,028±554 | $59,070 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.0321049020103 | 3,525±519 | $79,271 |
| Tract 201.0521049020105 | 4,062±417 | $59,509 |
| Tract 201.0621049020106 | 3,533±493 | $43,144 |
| Tract 202.0121049020201 | 3,178±407 | $40,839 |
| Tract 202.0221049020202 | 4,002±542 | $59,133 |
| Tract 20321049020300 | 2,297±339 | $97,045 |
| Tract 20421049020400 | 3,170±344 | $84,444 |
| Tract 20521049020500 | 2,886±394 | $110,574 |
| Tract 20621049020600 | 5,511±570 | $68,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clark County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 120 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 120 |
| Median home value | 25th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 91st of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 120 |
| Median age | 78th 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 Clark 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.