Bourbon County's 2026 population is estimated at 20,559, reflecting a 0.55% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bourbon County is the 57th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 19,965 and has grown 2.98% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 15,618 adults, (3,951 of whom are seniors) in Bourbon County.
Female: 10,207 (50.4%)
Male: 10,033 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Bourbon County includes 85.13% White, 4.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,230 | 85.13% |
| Two or more races | 1,457 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,001 | 4.95% |
| Other race | 487 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.13% |
Bourbon County 's average per capita income is $43,217. Household income levels show a median of $61,354. The poverty rate stands at 14.24%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,419 | - |
| Families | $83,321 | $100,805 |
| Households | $61,354 | $82,564 |
| Non Families | $27,854 | $45,252 |
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