Market insights · Kentucky
Ballard County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Ballard County has 7,594 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 237 households moved in and 173 moved out (+64 net), bringing in a net $2.5M of income. Median household income is $66,164, the median home $145,800 and median rent $817 a month.
In Kentucky: 95th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 1st of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 22nd of 120 counties for median household income · 64th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Ballard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| McCracken County, KY | 94 | $3.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Ballard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| McCracken County, KY | 90 | $3.8M |
BizyFi in Ballard County
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.