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Clark County, KY
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Clark County, Kentucky.
Population
37,192
Land area
252sq mi
People per sq mi
147
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Clark County
Clark County at a glance
- Clark County is 28% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,348, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,800 and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Clark County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clark County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,348
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$205,800
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,129), German Americans (3,912), Scottish Americans (1,404).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,150
13,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$242M
FY 2026, $6,558 per person
PPP loans
$49.3M
944 loans, 7,012 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$217K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clark County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clark County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
206
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone53 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clark County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clark County, KY?
- Winchester is the largest city or town in Clark County, with about 19,213 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clark County?
- Clark County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40391.
- What is the population of Clark County, KY?
- About 37,192 people live in Clark County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clark County?
- Clark County borders Fayette County, Madison County, Montgomery County, Bourbon County, Estill County, Powell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023