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Laurel County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Laurel County has 63,746 residents, up 1.6% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,507 households moved in and 1,333 moved out (+174 net), bringing in a net $9.0M of income. Median household income is $57,771, the median home $159,500 and median rent $813 a month.
In Kentucky: 65th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 32nd of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 60th of 120 counties for median household income · 57th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Laurel County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley County, KY | 288 | $12.2M |
| Knox County, KY | 198 | $7.0M |
| Clay County, KY | 118 | $5.9M |
| Jackson County, KY | 64 | $1.8M |
| Madison County, KY | 56 | $2.6M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 48 | $1.6M |
| Fayette County, KY | 42 | $2.0M |
| Bell County, KY | 28 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Laurel County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County, KY | 213 | $6.9M |
| Whitley County, KY | 210 | $10.0M |
| Madison County, KY | 86 | $3.7M |
| Clay County, KY | 84 | $2.8M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 54 | $2.5M |
| Fayette County, KY | 48 | $2.3M |
| Jackson County, KY | 48 | $2.0M |
| Rockcastle County, KY | 29 | $0.9M |
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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.