Gallatin County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 106th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Gallatin County, Kentucky is 8,749 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 106th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $62,247, the median home value is $169,400, and the median age is 39.7.

The population of Gallatin County has grown 2.3% since 2010 (8,607 → 8,805), a +0.16% annualized rate.

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

8,749

Population

+0.16%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$62,247

Median Income

$169,400

Median Home Value

Gallatin County covers 98 sq mi of land at 89.0 people per square mile.

About Gallatin County, KY

Gallatin County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 8,749. It ranks #106 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Gallatin County is $62,247, below the US median of $74,580. 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $169,400, with monthly rent averaging $858. The homeownership rate of 73.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Gallatin County reflects 13.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.4 minutes each way.

Gallatin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Gallatin County had a population of 8,607 in 2010 and 8,805 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,842 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.

8,805

Population (2024)

8,607

Population (2010)

8,842

Peak (2019)

0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	8,607	-	-	estimate
2011	8,617	+10	+0.12%	estimate
2012	8,551	-66	-0.77%	estimate
2013	8,577	+26	+0.30%	estimate
2014	8,632	+55	+0.64%	estimate
2015	8,610	-22	-0.25%	estimate
2016	8,725	+115	+1.34%	estimate
2017	8,716	-9	-0.10%	estimate
2018	8,739	+23	+0.26%	estimate
2019	8,842	+103	+1.18%	estimate
2020	8,675	-167	-1.89%	estimate
2021	8,756	+81	+0.93%	estimate
2022	8,786	+30	+0.34%	estimate
2023	8,823	+37	+0.42%	estimate
2024	8,805	-18	-0.20%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.1%
Black or African American	2.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.7

Median Age

48.7%

Female

51.3%

Male

15.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

6.9%

25–34

13.3%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

9.7%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.6%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$62,247$-170 vs state
Mean household income	$77,983
Per-capita income	$30,216
Poverty rate	12.3%+0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	57.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

21.8%

Professional & business services

17.2%

Retail trade

11.3%

Education & health care

8.1%

Construction

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.5%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Public administration

2.8%

The largest employment sector in Gallatin County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

80.5%

Public transit

4.3%

Work from home

28.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$169,400$-22,900 vs state

Median home value

$858

Median rent

73.4%

Homeownership rate

3,763

Total housing units

86.4%

Occupied

13.6%

Vacant

26.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.1%

With health insurance

93.5%

With broadband internet

27.8%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

17.1%

With a disability

96.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.4%

High School+

13.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gallatin County, Kentucky has a population of 8,749 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 106th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 89 people per square mile.

The population of Gallatin County has grown 2.3% since 2010 (8,607 → 8,805), a +0.16% annualized rate.

The median household income in Gallatin County, Kentucky is $62,247, with mean (average) household income of $77,983 and per-capita income of $30,216. 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Gallatin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.1%), Black or African American (2.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Gallatin County, Kentucky is 39.7 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

The median home value in Gallatin County is $169,400 and median monthly rent is $858. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,763 total housing units, 13.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Gallatin County, Kentucky is manufacturing, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

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