What percentage of people rent in Bardstown, KY?
38.9% (±4.9 points) of the occupied homes in Bardstown, KY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,207 renting households against 3,470 that own their home.
In Bardstown, the share of households that rent went from 44.0% in 2015–2019 to 38.9% in 2020–2024 (−5.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 38.9% (±4.9 points)
- Renting households
- 2,207 (±295)
- Median renter income
- $36,882 (±$5,263)
Who rents and who owns in Bardstown
| Bardstown | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 38.9% (±4.9 points) | 21.7% (±2.4 points) | 31.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,207 (±295) | 4,149 (±463) | 574,561 (±5,417) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,470 (±354) | 15,001 (±493) | 1,239,908 (±8,203) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $36,882 (±$5,263) | $38,732 (±$2,440) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $69,722 (±$4,188) | $80,892 (±$5,395) | $78,998 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Bardstown, the renter share is higher than in Nelson County (21.7%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (31.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Nelson County, Bardstown ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 172 of 448.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Bardstown has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.0% (±4.8 points) | 38.9% (±4.9 points) | −5.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $676 (±$33) | $977 (±$104) | +44.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,328 (±$3,779) | $51,381 (±$7,022) | −5.4% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Bardstown
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | — | 38.9% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Fairfield | 8.7 mi | 2.6% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Bloomfield | 10 mi | 21.6% (±9.2 points) | Lower |
| Loretto | 13 mi | 10.4% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| New Haven | 13 mi | 32.7% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon Junction | 15 mi | 22.4% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Springfield | 15 mi | 42.4% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylorsville | 16 mi | 73.6% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Mount Washington | 16 mi | 13.9% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairfield, KY (2.6%), Bloomfield, KY (21.6%), Loretto, KY (10.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Taylorsville, KY (73.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Nelson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bardstown | 38.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 2 | New Haven | 32.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 3 | Bloomfield | 21.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 4 | Fairfield | 2.6% (±4.4 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bardstown
How many renters are there in Bardstown?
Bardstown has an estimated 2,207 (±295) renting households, 38.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Bardstown?
In Bardstown, the share of households that rent went from 44.0% in 2015–2019 to 38.9% in 2020–2024 (−5.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Bardstown?
A renting household in Bardstown has 2.3 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Bardstown?
The median renting household in Bardstown, KY has an income of $36,882 (±$5,263) a year, against $69,722 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bardstown city, Kentucky (place:03628, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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