Hart County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Kentucky

The population of Hart County, Kentucky is 19,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $49,653, the median home value is $124,600, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Hart County has grown 9.6% since 2010 (18,184 → 19,923), a +0.65% annualized rate.

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

19,470

Population

+0.65%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$49,653

Median Income

$124,600

Median Home Value

Hart County covers 413 sq mi of land at 47.2 people per square mile.

About Hart County, KY

Hart County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 19,470. It ranks #62 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Hart County is $49,653, below the US median of $74,580. 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $124,600, with monthly rent averaging $692. The homeownership rate of 73.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hart County reflects 10.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.9 minutes each way.

Hart County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hart County had a population of 18,184 in 2010 and 19,923 in 2024, a 9.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,923 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.66%.

19,923

Population (2024)

18,184

Population (2010)

19,923

Peak (2024)

0.66%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	18,184	-	-	estimate
2011	18,286	+102	+0.56%	estimate
2012	18,399	+113	+0.62%	estimate
2013	18,462	+63	+0.34%	estimate
2014	18,508	+46	+0.25%	estimate
2015	18,415	-93	-0.50%	estimate
2016	18,531	+116	+0.63%	estimate
2017	18,737	+206	+1.11%	estimate
2018	18,868	+131	+0.70%	estimate
2019	19,014	+146	+0.77%	estimate
2020	19,296	+282	+1.48%	estimate
2021	19,476	+180	+0.93%	estimate
2022	19,592	+116	+0.60%	estimate
2023	19,726	+134	+0.68%	estimate
2024	19,923	+197	+1.00%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.3%
Black or African American	4.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

7.8%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

5.4%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 20.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$49,653$-12,764 vs state
Mean household income	$65,536
Per-capita income	$25,506
Poverty rate	15.0%+3.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	51.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

21.7%

Professional & business services

18.1%

Education & health care

12.1%

Construction

9.3%

Retail trade

7.2%

Finance & real estate

6.9%

Information

4.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Hart County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

77.9%

Public transit

4.1%

Work from home

28.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$124,600$-67,700 vs state

Median home value

$692

Median rent

73.7%

Homeownership rate

8,888

Total housing units

81.3%

Occupied

18.7%

Vacant

26.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.9%

With health insurance

88.9%

With broadband internet

22.5%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

22.0%

With a disability

93.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

78.9%

High School+

10.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hart County, Kentucky has a population of 19,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 47 people per square mile.

The population of Hart County has grown 9.6% since 2010 (18,184 → 19,923), a +0.65% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hart County, Kentucky is $49,653, with mean (average) household income of $65,536 and per-capita income of $25,506. 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hart County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.3%), Black or African American (4.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hart County, Kentucky is 40.6 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Hart County is $124,600 and median monthly rent is $692. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,888 total housing units, 18.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hart County, Kentucky is manufacturing, employing 21.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

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