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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Gallatin County7,8708,5898,8428,917

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4562
5-9578
10-14604
15-19609
20-24530
25-29520
30-34533
35-39537
40-44475
45-49539
50-54602
55-59617
60-64634
65-69533
70-74393
75-79312
80-84161
85+103
18+6,720
Median Age40

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

Gallatin County2024
Total8,842.00
White Alone89.28%
Black Alone1.04%
American Indian Alone0.41%
Asian Alone0.26%
Pacific Islander Alone0.11%
Some Other Race3.19%
Two or More Races5.71%
Hispanic Origin5.91%
Diversity Index28.80

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

Gallatin County2024 - 2029
Population0.17%
Households0.15%
Families0.05%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households2,9023,1603,2573,282
Housing Units3,3623,7863,7393,756
Owner Occupied Units2,4072,446
Renter Occupied Units850836
Vacant Units482474

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

Gallatin County20242029
Median Home Value$179,464$222,648
Average Home Value$215,123$265,219
<$50,000230185
$50,000 - $99,999307186
$100,000 - $149,999386237
$150,000 - $199,999476408
$200,000 - $249,999388457
$250,000 - $299,999216307
$300,000 - $399,999211344
$400,000 - $499,99984148
$500,000 - $749,9994884
$1,000,000 +4263

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later216
2000-2009709
1990-19991,043
1980-1989576
1970-1979463
1960-1969163
1950-1959217
1940-1949126
1939 or Before187

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

Gallatin County20242029
Median Household$58,359$64,356
Average Household$72,723$82,437
Per Capita$26,811$30,364

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

Gallatin County2024
<$15,000361
$15,000 - $24,999253
$25,000 - $34,999329
$35,000 - $49,999380
$50,000 - $74,999702
$75,000 - $99,999495
$100,000 - $149,999525
$150,000 - $199,999131
$200,000+81

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+3,908
In-County Residents1,336
Out-of-County Residents2,287
Drive Alone3,316
Carpooled413
Public Transport0
Work at Home114
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked63
Other2
Less than 5 minutes332
5-9 minutes342
10-14 minutes343
15-19 minutes305
20-24 minutes427
25-29 minutes240
30-34 minutes632
35-39 minutes306
40-44 minutes223
45-59 minutes393
60-89 minutes203
90+ minutes48
Average Travel Time27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,561
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt5
Mining12
Utilities11
Construction67
Manufacturing11
Wholesale Trade63
  
Retail Trade557
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers341
Furn & Home Furnish Str2
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip35
Food & Beverage Stores76
Health/Pers Care Stores6
Gasoline Stations68
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music10
General Merchandise Str19
  
Transportation/Warehouse71
Information39
  
Finance & Insurance36
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn26
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other10
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing93
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv27
Legal Services9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt9
Educational Services447
HealthCare/Social Assist261
Arts/Entertainment/Rec426
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs209
Accommodation15
Food Srv/Drinking Places194
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin91
Auto Repair/Maintenance26
Public Administration Emp122

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Gallatin County2024
<9th Grade305
Some High School541
GED736
Graduated High School2,017
Some College/No Degree1,161
Associates Degree366
Bachelor's Degree625
Graduate Degree208

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses227
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus13
Manufacturing Bus3
Wholesale Trade Bus5
  
Retail Trade Bus32
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus7
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus4
Food & Beverage Stores Bus6
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus4
General Merchandise Str Bus4
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus10
Information Bus5
  
Finance & Insurance Bus8
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus5
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus3
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus10
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus9
Legal Services Bus3
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus9
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus16
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus8
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus21
Accommodation Bus4
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus17
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus35
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus12
Public Administration Bus27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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