Oldham County Demographics
A map of Oldham County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 57,836 | 85.5% |
Hispanic | 3,235 | 4.8% |
Multiracial | 2,839 | 4.2% |
Black | 2,198 | 3.3% |
Asian | 1,160 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 339 | 0.5% |
Oldham County, Kentucky had a population of 67,607 in 2020. It was 85.5% White, 3.3% Black, 1.7% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oldham County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Oldham County is the 13th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Oldham County's White Population
57,836 residents of Oldham County identify as White, or 85.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Oldham County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Oldham County is ranked #98 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oldham County is more White than neighboring Clark County (78.8% White), Jefferson County (62.6% White), and Shelby County (77.7% White). Oldham County is less White than neighboring Trimble County (93.4% White), and Henry County (89.7% White).
Oldham County's Black Population
2,198 residents of Oldham County identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oldham County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Oldham County is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oldham County is more Black than neighboring Trimble County (0.3% Black), and Henry County (2.2% Black). Oldham County is less Black than neighboring Clark County (7.7% Black), Jefferson County (21.3% Black), and Shelby County (5.6% Black).
Oldham County's Asian Population
1,160 residents of Oldham County identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oldham County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Oldham County is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oldham County is more Asian than neighboring Trimble County (0.3% Asian), Clark County (1.1% Asian), Shelby County (0.8% Asian), and Henry County (0.2% Asian). Oldham County is less Asian than neighboring Jefferson County (3.4% Asian).
Oldham County's Hispanic Population
3,235 residents of Oldham County identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oldham County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Oldham County is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oldham County is more Hispanic than neighboring Trimble County (2.3% Hispanic), and Henry County (3.5% Hispanic). Oldham County is less Hispanic than neighboring Clark County (6.5% Hispanic), Jefferson County (7.5% Hispanic), and Shelby County (11% Hispanic).
Oldham County's Native American/Other Population
339 residents of Oldham County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oldham 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, Oldham County is ranked #37 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oldham County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clark County (0.7% Native American/Other), Jefferson County (0.7% Native American/Other), Shelby County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Henry County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Oldham County's Multiracial Population
2,839 residents of Oldham County identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oldham County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Oldham County is ranked #22 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oldham County is more Multiracial than neighboring Trimble County (3.2% Multiracial), and Henry County (3.8% Multiracial). Oldham County is less Multiracial than neighboring Clark County (5.3% Multiracial), and Jefferson County (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.