Demographics
The South Central Kentucky region boasts a population of more than 284,000 people and a labor force of nearly 113,000. Within a 100-mile radius, the region has access to a labor force of nearly 750,000 that is expected to grow by an additional 45,000 by 2018.
Bowling Green, located in Warren County, is the third largest city in Kentucky and is growing faster than any other city within the Commonwealth.
The following tables provide detailed information about the population, including future projections, for South Central Kentucky. Household and personal income data are also available.
Total Population & Labor Force
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Population |
Labor Force |
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Warren County |
117,998 |
61,680 |
|
30-Mile Radius |
258,852 |
129,087 |
|
50-Mile Radius |
693,090 |
343,847 |
|
100-Mile Radius |
1,477,651 |
749,402 |
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** Applied Geographic Solutions, 2012 |
County Data
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|
Number of Households |
Median Household Income |
|
Allen County |
7,811 |
$35,247 |
|
Barren County |
16,727 |
$38,374 |
|
Butler County |
5,175 |
$33,703 |
|
Edmonson County |
4,752 |
$35,808 |
|
Hart County |
7,050 |
$30,969 |
|
Logan County |
10,697 |
$34,647 |
|
Metcalfe County |
3,991 |
$34,732 |
|
Monroe County |
4,347 |
28,439 |
|
Simpson County |
6,667 |
41,323 |
|
Warren County |
41,979 |
43,954 |
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** U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 |
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