Pendleton County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Pendleton County, Kentucky is 14,683 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $66,601, the median home value is $160,800, and the median age is 41.7.

The population of Pendleton County has declined 0.5% since 2010 (14,915 → 14,844), a -0.03% annualized rate.

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

14,683

Population

-0.03%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$66,601

Median Income

$160,800

Median Home Value

Pendleton County covers 277 sq mi of land at 53.0 people per square mile.

About Pendleton County, KY

Educational attainment is the headline number in Pendleton County: 16.6% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 14,683 residents, Pendleton County is a county in Kentucky.

The typical household here earns about $66,601, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $160,800, with typical rent around $800.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 7.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

Pendleton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pendleton County had a population of 14,915 in 2010 and 14,844 in 2024, a -0.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,915 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.03%.

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

14,844

Population (2024)

14,915

Population (2010)

14,915

Peak (2010)

-0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,915	-	-	estimate
2011	14,662	-253	-1.70%	estimate
2012	14,555	-107	-0.73%	estimate
2013	14,569	+14	+0.10%	estimate
2014	14,484	-85	-0.58%	estimate
2015	14,494	+10	+0.07%	estimate
2016	14,604	+110	+0.76%	estimate
2017	14,609	+5	+0.03%	estimate
2018	14,572	-37	-0.25%	estimate
2019	14,566	-6	-0.04%	estimate
2020	14,647	+81	+0.56%	estimate
2021	14,632	-15	-0.10%	estimate
2022	14,688	+56	+0.38%	estimate
2023	14,804	+116	+0.79%	estimate
2024	14,844	+40	+0.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.1%
Black or African American	0.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.7

Median Age

48.7%

Female

51.3%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

7.4%

15–19

7.4%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

13.2%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

8.8%

65–74

10.9%

75–84

5.2%

85+

0.9%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,601+$4,184 vs state
Mean household income	$78,596
Per-capita income	$30,460
Poverty rate	9.2%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	57.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.8%

Manufacturing

12.7%

Construction

11.9%

Retail trade

8.8%

Finance & real estate

8.0%

Education & health care

6.8%

Public administration

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Pendleton County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

2.7%

Carpool

79.9%

Public transit

7.5%

Work from home

35.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$160,800$-31,500 vs state

Median home value

$800

Median rent

74.0%

Homeownership rate

6,285

Total housing units

84.9%

Occupied

15.1%

Vacant

26.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.6%

With health insurance

87.4%

With broadband internet

23.1%

Foreign-born

7.8%

Veterans (18+)

20.6%

With a disability

98.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.7%

High School+

16.6%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Kentucky

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Part of Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pendleton County, Kentucky has a population of 14,683 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Pendleton County has declined 0.5% since 2010 (14,915 → 14,844), a -0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pendleton County, Kentucky is $66,601, with mean (average) household income of $78,596 and per-capita income of $30,460. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pendleton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pendleton County, Kentucky is 41.7 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

The median home value in Pendleton County is $160,800 and median monthly rent is $800. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,285 total housing units, 15.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pendleton County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

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