Fleming County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 73rd-largest in Kentucky

The population of Fleming County, Kentucky is 15,221 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 73rd-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $49,663, the median home value is $115,200, and the median age is 41.0.

The population of Fleming County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (14,398 → 15,591), a +0.57% annualized rate.

Fleming County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

15,221

Population

+0.57%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$49,663

Median Income

$115,200

Median Home Value

Fleming County covers 349 sq mi of land at 43.7 people per square mile.

About Fleming County, KY

The poverty rate is what most separates Fleming County from the typical county: 18.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Fleming County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 15,221.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $49,663, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 18.7%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $115,200, with typical rent around $677.

College attainment is 16.4%, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Fleming County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Fleming County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Fleming County had a population of 14,398 in 2010 and 15,591 in 2024, a 8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,591 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.58%.

Fleming County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

15,591

Population (2024)

14,398

Population (2010)

15,591

Peak (2024)

0.58%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,398	-	-	estimate
2011	14,483	+85	+0.59%	estimate
2012	14,527	+44	+0.30%	estimate
2013	14,540	+13	+0.09%	estimate
2014	14,476	-64	-0.44%	estimate
2015	14,576	+100	+0.69%	estimate
2016	14,489	-87	-0.60%	estimate
2017	14,439	-50	-0.35%	estimate
2018	14,490	+51	+0.35%	estimate
2019	14,574	+84	+0.58%	estimate
2020	15,098	+524	+3.60%	estimate
2021	15,262	+164	+1.09%	estimate
2022	15,257	-5	-0.03%	estimate
2023	15,405	+148	+0.97%	estimate
2024	15,591	+186	+1.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.1%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.0

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

18.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.8%

5–9

7.6%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

6.1%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

11.1%

75–84

5.5%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 19.9% · Seniors (65+): 18.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$49,663$-12,754 vs state
Mean household income	$66,222
Per-capita income	$26,611
Poverty rate	18.7%+6.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.7%
Employment-to-population	49.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.3%

Manufacturing

20.3%

Construction

7.7%

Education & health care

5.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.9%

Retail trade

5.8%

Finance & real estate

5.1%

Agriculture

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Fleming County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

82.7%

Public transit

5.2%

Work from home

32.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$115,200$-77,100 vs state

Median home value

$677

Median rent

75.6%

Homeownership rate

6,776

Total housing units

85.3%

Occupied

14.7%

Vacant

24.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.3%

With health insurance

85.9%

With broadband internet

18.2%

Foreign-born

5.5%

Veterans (18+)

19.8%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.4%

High School+

16.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fleming County, Kentucky has a population of 15,221 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 73rd-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 44 people per square mile.

The population of Fleming County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (14,398 → 15,591), a +0.57% annualized rate.

The median household income in Fleming County, Kentucky is $49,663, with mean (average) household income of $66,222 and per-capita income of $26,611. 18.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Fleming County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.1%), Black or African American (1.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Fleming County, Kentucky is 41.0 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Fleming County is $115,200 and median monthly rent is $677. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,776 total housing units, 14.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Fleming County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Fleming County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.