Gallatin County

About Gallatin County, Kentucky

SteelTech is growing here, as is Nucor Steel who recently underwent a $650 million expansion, making Gallatin County, Kentucky part of the New Steel Capital of the United States. One reason for their investment is Gallatin County’s location. The county is nestled on the fertile banks of the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky. Located in "Kentucky’s Golden Triangle” between Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington, Gallatin County is near major automotive and aerospace OEMs.

Gallatin County offers abundant and affordable commercial real estate, connectivity to the Ohio River, I-71 access, and a $25 million local airport that is currently under construction.

​This rural gem boasts scenic waterways, picturesque country roads, quaint communities, and lots of friendly folks. Gallatin County has been proclaimed the Racecar Capital of the State, with the attraction of the Kentucky Speedway and Bluegrass Motorsports Park. Along with racing, enjoy the water sports offered by the Ohio River and use of two of our river marinas for your boating pleasure.

Gallatin County is small in size but large in hospitality. It has transformed from quiet rural farmland to a vibrant growing community. Our county thrives on its education and jobs for our students, as well as our citizens.

Population

Total Population

8,889

Population
Growth Rate

0.16%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

27.900

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

3,300

Total Housing Units

3,790


Owner Occupied

2,431

Renter Occupied

869

Vacant

490

Median Home Value

$185,184


Average Home Value

$238,111

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.66%

Income Projection

Median Household

$59,585 $64,793


Average Household

$73,875 $79,858


Per Capita

$27,453 $29,810

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

236

Total Employed

2,431

Workers 16+

3,945

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

39

Employed

575

2025 Arts / Entertainment / Rec

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

416

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

393

2025 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers

N

Businesses

7

Employed

340

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

245

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

212

Some
High School

531

Graduated
High School

1,958

Associates
Degree

416

Bachelor's
Degree

567

Graduate
Degree

270

Average Commute Time

28 min.



Resident Commuters

1,291

Non-Resident Commuters

2,346

Drive Alone

3,175

Carpooled

530

Public

0

Work At Home

170

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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