Larue County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 74th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Larue County, Kentucky is 15,028 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $67,770, the median home value is $177,500, and the median age is 41.3.
The population of Larue County has grown 6.7% since 2010 (14,181 → 15,128), a +0.46% annualized rate.
15,028
Population
+0.46%
Annual growth
58
People / sq mi
$67,770
Median Income
$177,500
Median Home Value
Larue County covers 261 sq mi of land at 57.6 people per square mile.
About Larue County, KY
The poverty rate is what most separates Larue County from the typical county: 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Larue County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 15,028.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,770 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 15.8% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $177,500, with typical rent around $816.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 7.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Larue County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Larue County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Larue County had a population of 14,181 in 2010 and 15,128 in 2024, a 6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,328 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.47%.
15,128
Population (2024)
14,181
Population (2010)
15,328
Peak (2023)
0.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,181 |
| 2011 | 14,190 |
| 2012 | 14,057 |
| 2013 | 14,029 |
| 2014 | 14,120 |
| 2015 | 14,123 |
| 2016 | 14,019 |
| 2017 | 14,204 |
| 2018 | 14,300 |
| 2019 | 14,393 |
| 2020 | 14,877 |
| 2021 | 15,035 |
| 2022 | 15,165 |
| 2023 | 15,328 |
| 2024 | 15,128 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.3
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
17.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 17.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,770+$5,353 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,565 |
| Per-capita income | $30,533 |
| Poverty rate | 15.8%+4.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Larue County is manufacturing, accounting for 27.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.2%
Carpool
85.0%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
29.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$177,500$-14,800 vs state
Median home value
$816
Median rent
75.7%
Homeownership rate
6,542
Total housing units
91.2%
Occupied
8.8%
Vacant
24.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.7%
With health insurance
90.2%
With broadband internet
18.4%
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans (18+)
18.1%
With a disability
97.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.0%
High School+
15.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Larue County, Kentucky has a population of 15,028 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 58 people per square mile.
The population of Larue County has grown 6.7% since 2010 (14,181 → 15,128), a +0.46% annualized rate.
The median household income in Larue County, Kentucky is $67,770, with mean (average) household income of $77,565 and per-capita income of $30,533. 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Larue County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.3%), Black or African American (2.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Larue County, Kentucky is 41.3 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Larue County is $177,500 and median monthly rent is $816. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,542 total housing units, 8.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Larue County, Kentucky is manufacturing, employing 27.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Larue County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
Larue County, KY Climate
Larue County, KY has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F) and receives about 1300 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.3°C
Avg Temp
1300
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 33° | 90 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 104 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 122 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 118 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 129 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 102 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 129 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 98 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 100 mm |
| October | 14° / 57° | 79 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 111 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 118 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Larue County, KY
The most comfortable months to visit Larue County, KY are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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