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Bardstown, Kentucky


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Bardstown, Kentucky

Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson county, is 34 miles SE of Louisville, Kentucky. There are 10,374 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Bardstown

In Bardstown, about 48% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Bardstown. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bardstown had a median family income of $41,065.

Political Inclinations

Bardstown folks tended to give their money ($6,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bardstown Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bardstown that were owner-occupied was 61%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Bardstown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Bardstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bardstown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bardstown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bardstown, KY

Comparing Bardstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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