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

8,842

Population
Growth Rate

0.17%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

28.800

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing & Income

Households

3,257

Total Housing Units

3,739


Owner Occupied

2,407

Renter Occupied

850

Vacant

482

Median Home Value

$179,464


Average Home Value

$215,123

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.52%

Income Projection

Median Household

$58,359 $64,356


Average Household

$72,723 $82,437


Per Capita

$26,811 $30,364

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

227

Total Employed

2,561

Workers 16+

3,908

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

557

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

447

2024 Arts / Entertainment / Rec

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

426

2024 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers

N

Businesses

7

Employed

341

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

261

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

21

Employed

209

Some
High School

541

Graduated
High School

2,017

Associates
Degree

366

Bachelor's
Degree

625

Graduate
Degree

208

Average Commute Time

27 min.



Resident Commuters

1,336

Non-Resident Commuters

2,287

Drive Alone

3,316

Carpooled

413

Public

0

Work At Home

114

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18
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