Christian County Demographics

A map of Christian County's Population by Race

Christian County, Kentucky had a population of 72,748 in 2020. It was 63.8% White, 20.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Christian County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Christian County is the 11th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.

Christian County's White Population

46,400 residents of Christian County identify as White, or 63.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Christian County less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Christian County is ranked #119 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Christian County is more White than neighboring Montgomery County (59.7% White). Christian County is less White than neighboring Todd County (83.6% White), Trigg County (86.8% White), Hopkins County (86% White), and Caldwell County (88.5% White).

Christian County's Black Population

15,221 residents of Christian County identify as Black, or 20.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Christian County larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Christian County is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Christian County is more Black than neighboring Todd County (7.2% Black), Trigg County (6.8% Black), Montgomery County (19.7% Black), Hopkins County (6.4% Black), and Caldwell County (5.2% Black).

Christian County's Asian Population

939 residents of Christian County identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Christian County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Christian County is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Christian County is more Asian than neighboring Todd County (0.2% Asian), Trigg County (0.2% Asian), Hopkins County (0.5% Asian), and Caldwell County (0.4% Asian). Christian County is less Asian than neighboring Montgomery County (2.3% Asian).

Christian County's Hispanic Population

5,752 residents of Christian County identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Christian County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Christian County is ranked #3 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Christian County is more Hispanic than neighboring Todd County (4.9% Hispanic), Trigg County (2.3% Hispanic), Hopkins County (2.5% Hispanic), and Caldwell County (1.6% Hispanic). Christian County is less Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery County (10.4% Hispanic).

Christian County's Native American/Other Population

763 residents of Christian County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Christian County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Christian County is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Christian County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Todd County (0.5% Native American/Other), Trigg County (0.5% Native American/Other), Hopkins County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Caldwell County (0.4% Native American/Other). Christian County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery County (1.3% Native American/Other).

Christian County's Multiracial Population

3,673 residents of Christian County identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Christian County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Christian County is ranked #2 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Christian County is more Multiracial than neighboring Todd County (3.7% Multiracial), Trigg County (3.5% Multiracial), Hopkins County (4.2% Multiracial), and Caldwell County (4% Multiracial). Christian County is less Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery County (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.