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Laurel County Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Laurel County is 59,535, which is 12.94% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is higher than the state average rate of 8.45% and is higher than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Laurel County population density is 134.18 people per square mile, which is higher than the state average density of 108.48 people per square mile and is higher than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Laurel County is white, which represent 97.20% of the total population. The average Laurel County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 59,535. #16

Population Growth Since 2000, #20

Laurel County
12.94%
Kentucky
8.45%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #20

Laurel County
134.18 per square mile
Kentucky
108.48 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:57,866 (97.20%, #30)
Black:507 (0.85%, #92)
Hispanic:799 (1.34%, #74)
Asian:312 (0.52%, #40)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):119 (0.20%, #53)
One Race, Other:101 (0.17%, see rank)
Two or More Races:630 (1.06%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

39,115 (65.70%) out of the total population of 59,535 reported first ancestry.

 Laurel County% of the Total PopulationKentuckyU.S.
Arab90.02%, see rank0.29%0.56%
Czech150.03%, see rank0.11%0.47%
Danish00.00%, see rank0.10%0.42%
Dutch3460.58%, see rank1.13%1.40%
English5,8539.83%, see rank10.29%8.02%
French7311.23%, see rank1.82%3.34%
German5,4649.18%, see rank14.75%15.03%
Greek270.05%, see rank0.15%0.41%
Hungarian110.02%, see rank0.17%0.46%
Irish7,19412.08%, see rank12.51%10.80%
Italian6771.14%, see rank1.99%5.52%
Norwegian1430.24%, see rank0.32%1.42%
Polish2920.49%, see rank0.83%3.01%
Portuguese140.02%, see rank0.08%0.44%
Russian200.03%, see rank0.21%0.92%
Scotch-Irish6711.13%, see rank1.37%0.99%
Scottish9481.59%, see rank1.88%1.72%
Subsaharan African280.05%, see rank0.85%0.95%
Swedish1400.24%, see rank0.37%1.27%
Swiss4950.83%, see rank0.24%0.30%
Ukrainian290.05%, see rank0.08%0.31%
American10,57217.76%, see rank20.66%7.12%
Welsh2270.38%, see rank0.52%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 29,121 (48.91%, see rank)
Females: 30,414 (51.09%, see rank)

Laurel County
Male: 48.91%
Female: 51.09%
Kentucky
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Laurel County
38.10 years old
Kentucky
38.30 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Laurel County
37.10 years old
Kentucky
37.00 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Laurel County
38.80 years old
Kentucky
39.70 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Laurel County% of the Total PopulationKentuckyU.S.
Under 5 years3,7956.37%, see rank6.34%6.36%
5 to 9 years4,1576.98%, see rank6.44%6.51%
10 to 14 years3,9386.61%, see rank6.56%6.59%
15 to 19 years3,5906.03%, see rank6.59%6.85%
20 to 24 years3,5706.00%, see rank7.01%7.13%
25 to 34 years7,76913.05%, see rank12.91%13.47%
35 to 44 years8,24113.84%, see rank12.97%12.96%
45 to 54 years8,51414.30%, see rank14.30%14.09%
55 to 64 years7,75713.03%, see rank12.86%12.29%
65 to 74 years5,0068.41%, see rank8.08%7.64%
75 to 84 2,4874.18%, see rank4.25%4.25%
85 years and over7111.19%, see rank1.69%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Laurel CountyKentuckyU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population40,485, 100%2,939,709209,056,129
Less Than High School10,404, 25.70%, see rank16.54%13.67%
High School Graduate15,116, 37.34%, see rank33.73%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree10,163, 25.10%, see rank27.96%29.09%
Bachelor Degree2,804, 6.93%, see rank12.86%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree1,998, 4.94%, see rank8.92%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.10, see rank13.0413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Laurel County KentuckyU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten1,43485.01%14.99%75.59%24.41%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)6,51493.15%, see rank6.85%, see rank88.54%11.46%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)3,02394.67%, see rank5.33%, see rank88.73%11.27%90.60%9.40%
College2,23685.02%, see rank14.98%, see rank82.22%17.78%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School47985.80%, see rank14.20%, see rank75.35%24.65%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Laurel CountyKentuckyU.S.
Total Households23,184, 100%1,702,235116,211,092
Average Household Size2.53, see rank2.502.63
1 Person Households5,680, 24.50%, see rank28.11%27.57%
2 or More Person Households17,504, 75.50%, see rank71.89%72.43%
Family Households (Families)16,500, 71.17%, see rank66.64%66.22%
Average Family Size3.08, see rank3.133.32
Married-Couple Family12,064, 52.04%, see rank49.17%48.42%
Nonfamily Households6,684, 28.83%, see rank33.36%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Laurel County%KentuckyU.S.
15 Years and Over Total47,645see rank3,535,619252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over23,096100%, see rank1,722,001123,281,364
Never Married5,82425.22%, see rank31.04%35.77%
Married13,75159.54%, see rank53.89%52.04%
Widowed6552.84%, see rank2.93%2.57%
Divorced2,86612.41%, see rank12.14%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over24,549100%, see rank1,813,618129,692,771
Never Married4,19317.08%, see rank24.47%29.48%
Married13,95556.85%, see rank51.24%49.19%
Widowed2,58510.53%, see rank10.21%9.16%
Divorced3,81615.54%, see rank14.09%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Laurel County%KentuckyU.S.
Native58,83598.82%, see rank96.63%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence48,02280.66%, see rank69.96%58.73%
Born in Different State10,59017.79%, see rank26.02%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		2230.37%, see rank0.64%1.42%
Foreign Born7001.18%, see rank3.37%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship2390.40%, see rank1.20%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship4610.77%, see rank2.17%7.09%
Born In Europe870.15%, see rank0.50%1.53%
Born In Asia2190.37%, see rank1.10%3.82%
Born In Africa00.00%, see rank0.28%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.02%0.07%
Born In Latin America3090.52%, see rank1.39%6.83%
Born In Northern America850.14%, see rank0.08%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Laurel County%KentuckyU.S.
English22,72098.00%, see rank94.34%79.39%
Spanish2130.92%, see rank2.78%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages1880.81%, see rank1.55%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages600.26%, see rank0.92%3.36%
Other30.01%, see rank0.41%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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