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Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County, Kentucky. Larue County had 15,184 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 21123.
Larue County is one of the 2 counties of the Elizabethtown, KY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,184
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,867 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,107
Median household income
$67,067
±$6,206 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$183,500
±$13,616 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$860
±$99 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Larue County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,867 residents in Larue County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,184 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,107 over 261 square miles of land.
| Measure | Larue County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,107 | 4,534,824 | +903 |
| Households | 5,996±191 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.08 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,573±21 | 2,023,116 | +191 |
Larue County's population since 2000
From 13,373 in 2000 to 15,184 in 2025: up 13.5%. 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 Larue County?
Larue County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Hodgenville with 3,378 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hodgenville | 3,235 | $57,739 |
|---|---|---|
| BuffaloGEOID 2110774 | 571 | $47,120 |
| MagnoliaGEOID 2149476 | 535 | $50,809 |
| Upton | 704 | $43,173 |
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 Larue County?
The median resident of Larue County is 40.7 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Larue County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±1.0 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 5.0% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±0.8 pts | 81.5% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.0 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| 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%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9%±2.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2%±1.6 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6%±2.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5%±2.8 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±2.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.3 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 Larue County earn?
Half of Larue County's 5,996 households earn less than $67,067 a year (±$6,206), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,634 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,433 after inflation. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Larue County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,067±$6,206 | $63,726 | +$8,433 |
| Mean household income | $75,634±$5,321 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,539±$1,992 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9%±3.4 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.7%±8.5 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±3.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±3.2 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 Larue County?
Owners occupy 79.4% of Larue County's occupied homes and renters 20.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $183,500 by its owner (±$13,616). The median renter pays $860 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Larue County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,500±$13,616 | $205,600 | +$41,232 |
| Median gross rent | $860±$99 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±11.2 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,308±$94 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.4%±3.9 pts | 68.3% | +5.3 pts |
| Housing units | 6,573±21 | 2,023,116 | +191 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±3.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.4%±3.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.5%±2.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.9%±2.5 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 Larue County building?
Builders took permits for 59 new housing units across Larue County in 2025 (53 single-family), 3.9 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 Larue County get to work?
83.6% of Larue County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes.
| Measure | Larue County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.5%±2.7 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6%±3.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±1.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±2.7 pts | 10.2% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min±1.9 | 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 Larue County's census tracts?
Larue County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,867 (Tract 9601.03) to $75,144 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 9601.0121123960101 | 1,470±261 | $68,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0321123960103 | 3,748±452 | $59,867 |
| Tract 9601.0421123960104 | 2,871±319 | $65,065 |
| Tract 960221123960200 | 2,889±349 | $75,144 |
| Tract 960321123960300 | 4,129±367 | $68,710 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Larue County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 120 |
| Median household income | 19th of 120 |
| Median home value | 34th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 61st of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd of 120 |
| Median age | 73rd 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
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