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.

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

15,028

Population

+0.46%

Annual growth

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%.

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

15,128

Population (2024)

14,181

Population (2010)

15,328

Peak (2023)

0.47%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,181	-	-	estimate
2011	14,190	+9	+0.06%	estimate
2012	14,057	-133	-0.94%	estimate
2013	14,029	-28	-0.20%	estimate
2014	14,120	+91	+0.65%	estimate
2015	14,123	+3	+0.02%	estimate
2016	14,019	-104	-0.74%	estimate
2017	14,204	+185	+1.32%	estimate
2018	14,300	+96	+0.68%	estimate
2019	14,393	+93	+0.65%	estimate
2020	14,877	+484	+3.36%	estimate
2021	15,035	+158	+1.06%	estimate
2022	15,165	+130	+0.86%	estimate
2023	15,328	+163	+1.07%	estimate
2024	15,128	-200	-1.30%	estimate

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

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

4.9%

10–14

8.4%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

8.6%

65–74

11.2%

75–84

4.9%

85+

1.5%

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

Manufacturing

27.0%

Professional & business services

25.0%

Finance & real estate

7.0%

Retail trade

6.7%

Construction

6.2%

Public administration

4.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Information

4.0%

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.