Ballard County, KY

County

Cities in Ballard County

Neighborhoods in Ballard County

Neighborhood

Ballard, KY

Turner Landing / Needmore

Ross Crossing / Lovelaceville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Ballard

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Households with Children

28.2%

School Enrollment K-12

843

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.6%
Working Age (35-54): 25.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.1%
High School / GED: 40.3%
Some College or Associate's: 35.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.4%
Single Parents: 6.8%
Couples & Adults: 40.1%
Living Alone: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 3.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.8%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 79.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources