Demographics & People — Bardstown, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,673 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,100 |
| Median Age | 38.1 |
| Total Households | 5,830 |
| Family Households | 3,621 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.316 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,129 |
| Black or African American | 1,821 |
| Asian | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 635 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,906 |
| Other groups | 2,948 |
| German | 1,721 |
| Irish | 1,668 |
| English | 1,580 |
| American | 1,093 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 734 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 610 |
| Italian | 510 |
| European | 315 |
Language
| English Only | 12,027 |
| Spanish | 377 |
| Population 5+ | 12,672 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 831 |
| Population 18+ | 10,201 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bardstown, Kentucky.