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

9,044

Population
Growth Rate

0.35%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

29.100

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing & Income

Households

3,389

Total Housing Units

3,935


Owner Occupied

2,464

Renter Occupied

925

Vacant

546

Median Home Value

$192,376


Average Home Value

$247,932

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.45%

Income Projection

Median Household

$65,922 $73,247


Average Household

$82,728 $92,589


Per Capita

$31,134 $35,132

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Workforce

Total Businesses

237

Total Employed

3,274

Workers 16+

3,968

2026 Arts / Entertainment / Rec

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

1,237

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

41

Employed

586

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

363

2026 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers

N

Businesses

8

Employed

341

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

266

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

223

Some
High School

705

Graduated
High School

1,954

Associates
Degree

586

Bachelor's
Degree

616

Graduate
Degree

350

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

1,199

Non-Resident Commuters

2,461

Drive Alone

3,108

Carpooled

603

Public

0

Work At Home

180

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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