Christian County, KY

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2021 Population

72,377

1.27% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

28.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

17%

7.46% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$45,913

3.69% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$124,500

2.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,515

0.711% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Christian County, KY had a population of 72.4k people with a median age of 28.3 and a median household income of $45,913. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Christian County, KY grew from 71,470 to 72,377, a 1.27% increase and its median household income grew from $44,279 to $45,913, a 3.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Christian County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.31%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%).

None of the households in Christian County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Christian County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Christian County, KY are Hopkinsville Community College (1,033 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ross College-Hopkinsville (45 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Christian County, KY was $124,500, and the homeownership rate was 49.2%.

Most people in Christian County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Christian County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Christian County, KY borders Caldwell County, KY, Hopkins County, KY, Muhlenberg County, KY, Todd County, KY, Trigg County, KY, Montgomery County, TN, and Stewart County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Christian County, KY is home to a population of 72.4k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.25% of Christian County, KY residents were born outside of the country (2.35k people).

In 2021, there were 3.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47k people) in Christian County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.74k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Christian County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Christian County, KY was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Christian County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Christian County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
47k ± 190
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 491
White (Hispanic)
3.74k ± 417

8.3%

Hispanic Population

6.01k people

8.3% of the people in Christian County, KY are hispanic (6.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Christian County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

3.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.35k people

3.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.15k people

As of 2021, 3.25% of Christian County, KY residents (2.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Christian County, KY was 3.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Christian County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,672 ± 456
Vietnam
1,331 ± 245
Gulf War (1990s)
1,123 ± 236

Christian County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Christian County, KY employs 23.5k people. The largest industries in Christian County, KY are Manufacturing (4,830 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,850 people), and Retail Trade (2,835 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,438), Construction ($48,971), and Manufacturing ($44,932).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.5k

2021 Value

± 1,295

0.711%

1 Year growth

± 7.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Christian County, KY grew at a rate of 0.711%, from 23.3k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Christian County, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,165 people), Production Occupations (2,958 people), and Management Occupations (1,855 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Christian County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.5k

2021 Value

± 1,295

0.711%

1 Year growth

± 7.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Christian County, KY grew at a rate of 0.711%, from 23.3k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Christian County, KY, are Manufacturing (4,830 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,850 people), and Retail Trade (2,835 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Christian County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Christian County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,483

Median earning men ± $2,741

$29,692

Median earning women ± $2,058

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($50,037), Public Administration ($49,779), and Manufacturing ($48,483).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,250), Construction ($36,389), and Public Administration ($34,507).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

565
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
383
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
332
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.18M
Manufacturing
$292k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$144k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Christian County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 63.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.46%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.46%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Christian County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Christian County, KY awarded 1,078 degrees. The student population of Christian County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 628 male students and 1,475 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Christian County, KY are White (705 and 65.4%), followed by Black or African American (203 and 18.8%), Hispanic or Latino (85 and 7.88%), and Two or More Races (53 and 4.92%).

The largest universities in Christian County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Hopkinsville Community College (1,033 and 95.8%) and Ross College-Hopkinsville (45 and 4.17%).

The most popular majors in Christian County, KY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (245 and 22.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (157 and 14.6%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (76 and 7.05%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,103 students enrolled in Christian County, KY, 29.9% men and 70.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,293 records, of which 69.1% were women and 30.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
245 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Christian County, KY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 245 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Christian County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hopkinsville Community College
1,033 degrees awarded
Ross College-Hopkinsville
45 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hopkinsville Community College with 1,033 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 355 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Christian County, KY, which is 0.491 times less than the 723 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 705 degrees mean that there were 3.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 203 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,296) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,026) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Christian County, KY was $124,500 in 2021, which is 0.508 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $121,000 to $124,500, a 2.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Christian County, KY is 49.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Christian County, KY have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Christian County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Christian County, KY is $45,913. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Christian County, KY was Census Tract 2013.01 with a value of $79,167, followed by Census Tract 2014 and Census Tract 2010, with respective values of $74,400 and $57,297.

In 2022, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Christian County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.45%.

Housing

Property

$124,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,260

$12,559

Median Property Taxes

±$849

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Christian County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Christian County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.2%

Homeownership

2021

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.2% of the housing units in Christian County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Christian County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2013.01
Census Tract 2014
Census Tract 2010

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Christian County, KY was Census Tract 2013.01 with a value of $79,167, followed by Census Tract 2014 and Census Tract 2010, with respective values of $74,400 and $57,297.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Christian County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,913

Median Household Income

± $3,281

25.6k

Number of Households

± 1,290

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.6k households in Christian County, KY grew to $45,913 from the previous year's value of $44,279.

The following chart displays the households in Christian County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Christian County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Walked (9.99%)
Carpooled (8.26%)

In 2021, 76.6% of workers in Christian County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.99%) and those who carpooled to work (8.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Christian County, KY have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Christian County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Christian County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Christian County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Christian County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Christian County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.45%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Christian County, KY (11.2k out of 65.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Christian County, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 21.8% of the children was living in poverty in Christian County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 225 in Christian County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 18.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.6% of the population of Christian County, KY has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 9.5% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Christian County, KY see 1566 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.06% decrease from the previous year (1667 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 611 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 199 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,566 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Christian County, KY

Primary care physicians in Christian County, KY see an average of 1,566 patients per year. This represents a 6.06% decrease from the previous year (1,667 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Christian County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.3% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.35%

Uninsured

30.6%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

9.5%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Christian County, KY grew by 3.01% from 8.11% to 8.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Christian County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 91.3 in Christian County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Christian County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38% in Christian County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Christian County, KY.

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