|
LaRue County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 13,373. Its county seat is Hodgenville6.
History LaRue County was originally part of Hardin County, and was the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln in 1809. LaRue County was formed in 1843.
Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 683 km˛ (264 mi˛). 682 km˛ (263 mi˛) of it is land and 1 km˛ (1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.20% water.
Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,373 people, 5,275 households, and 3,866 families residing in the county. The population density is 20/km˛ (51/mi˛). There are 5,860 housing units at an average density of 9/km˛ (22/mi˛). The racial makeup of the county is 94.65% White, 3.54% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,275 households out of which 32.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% are married couples living together, 10.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% are non-families. 23.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $32,056, and the median income for a family is $37,786. Males have a median income of $30,907 versus $20,091 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,865. 15.40% of the population and 12.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.90% are under the age of 18 and 16.40% are 65 or older.
Cities and towns |
Feeds |
Contact