Garrard County Summary

Life in Garrard County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Garrard County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Garrard County:

  • The population in Garrard County is 17,175.

  • The median home value in Garrard County is $215,711.

  • The median income in Garrard County is $58,263.

  • The median rent in Garrard County is $825.

  • The unemployment rate in Garrard County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Garrard County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Garrard County is 72.9° and there are 121.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Garrard County

List Of Cities & Towns in Garrard County

Lancaster, KY Population 3,943

Map Of Garrard County

Garrard County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Garrard County is 72.9°.

  • There are 86.23 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 121.3 inches of rain each year with 5.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:44 hours of sun each day in Garrard County.

StatGarrard County
Mean High72.9
Nice Days86.23
Rainfall121.3
Snowfall5.2
Sunny_hours4:44
72.9°
Average High
121.3
Inches of Rain

Garrard County Photos

Garrard County Kentucky Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User W.marsh | GFDL

Garrard County Demographics

Population over time in Garrard County

The current population in Garrard County is 17,175. The population has decreased -2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,018 -3.1%
2021 17,554 0.6%
2020 17,445 -

Gender in Garrard County

  • Garrard County is 50.8% female with 8,731 female residents.

  • Garrard County is 49.2% male with 8,444 male residents.

Female
50.8% (8,731)
Male
49.2% (8,444)
Gender Garrard County KY USA
Female 50.8% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Garrard County

Garrard County is:

  • 92.6% White with 15,905 White residents.

  • 2.3% African American with 403 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 132 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 274 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.5% Hispanic with 421 Hispanic residents.

White
92.6% (15,905)
African American
2.3% (403)
American Indian
0.2% (40)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (132)
Two Or More
1.6% (274)
Hispanic
2.5% (421)

Table: Garrard County By Race

Race Garrard County KY USA
White 92.6% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 2.3% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.5% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Garrard County, Kentucky

  • 4.3% of households in Garrard County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Garrard County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Garrard County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Garrard County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Garrard County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Garrard County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Garrard County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Garrard County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Garrard County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Garrard County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (741)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (730)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5% (1,810)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (1,551)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.2% (2,782)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (2,880)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (1,760)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (2,927)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (1,283)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (706)
Income Garrard County KY USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.2% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Garrard County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Garrard County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Garrard County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Garrard County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Garrard County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Garrard County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Garrard County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Garrard County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Garrard County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Garrard County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (687)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,717)
High School / GED
37% (6,354)
Some College
20% (3,435)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,374)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,717)
Master's Degree
7% (1,202)
Professional Degree
3% (515)
Doctorate Degree
1% (171)
Education Garrard County KY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 33% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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