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Bardstown, KY
City in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Population
13,804
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,140
ZIP codes
0
Bardstown and its ZIP codes
Bardstown at a glance
- Bardstown is about 9.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $51,381, 19% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,500 and median rent is $977 a month.
Local data for Bardstown, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bardstown, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,381
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$203,500
Median rent
$977/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,726), Irish Americans (1,586), Mexican Americans (634).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Bardstown.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,405
18,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,611
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
How people get to work
Bardstown, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bardstown, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Cities near Bardstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairfieldCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomfieldCity | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| LorettoCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| New HavenCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ChaplinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Lebanon JunctionCity | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| SpringfieldCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| TaylorsvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount WashingtonCity | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| ShepherdsvilleCity | 17 mi | 16.3 |
| St. MaryCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| WillisburgCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| RaywickCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Hebron EstatesCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bardstown, KY in?
- Bardstown is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Bardstown, KY?
- About 13,804 people live in Bardstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bardstown?
- Nearby places include Fairfield (8.3 mi), Bloomfield (9.6 mi), Boston (13 mi), Loretto (13 mi), New Haven (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023