Ballard County GIS Maps
Ballard County, Kentucky, has 7,728 residents and covers 246.9 square miles. The population declined 6.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ballard County is 21007.
La Center is the county's largest population center. Ballard County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 14 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ballard County Trends
- Population
- 7,728▾
- Median Home Value
- $132,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,015▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Ballard County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ballard County Population
Ballard County had 7,728 residents in 2020. That was 6.3% lower than in 2010. Ballard County had 558 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 31 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Kevil, Wickliffe and La Center.
Population Trend in Ballard County KY
Ballard County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ballard County Zip Codes
Ballard County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Kevil (42053), Wickliffe (42087) and La Center (42056). Kevil is the largest zip by population, with about 4,837 residents or 63% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 114% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ballard County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42053 | Kevil | 4,837 | ▾ -1.9% |
| 42087 | Wickliffe | 2,241 | ▾ -7.4% |
| 42056 | La Center | 1,704 | ▾ -14% |
| 42024 | Barlow | 1,453 | ▾ -2.5% |
| 42022 | Bandana | 97 | ▾ -6.7% |
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Ballard County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ballard County Demographics
Ballard County has a median age of 44.2, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 20% of residents are under 18, while 22% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ballard County KY
Median Age
44.2
Under 18
20%
Age 65+
22%
Bachelor's+
18.7%
Ballard County School Districts
Ballard County is served by 1 public school district with 1,015 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ballard County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard County School District | 1,015 | 100% | ▾ -2.3% |
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Ballard County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ballard County Housing & Real Estate
Ballard County has a median home value of $132,900 and a median gross rent of $826. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $169,900 and homes spent about 54 days on the market.
Ballard County Housing Mix
Ballard County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ballard County Housing Trends
Ballard County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ballard County, KY
Ballard County has 318 business listings across 147 categories. The largest categories in Ballard County business listings are Baptist Church (18, 5.7%), Churches & Religious Organizations (16, 5.0%), and Discount Store (12, 3.8%). The full Ballard County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ballard County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ballard County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church | 18 | 5.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 16 | 5.0% |
| Discount Store | 12 | 3.8% |
| Lake | 9 | 2.8% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 7 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 6 | 1.9% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 1.9% |
| Post Offices | 6 | 1.9% |
| Money Transfer Services | 5 | 1.6% |
Ballard County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard County Co-Op | Agricultural Service | La Center |
| The Fowler Farm | Agriculture | Ballard County |
| Ballard County Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | La Center |
| The Farm | American Restaurants | La Center |
| Creekside Mercantile and Antiques LLC | Antique Store | Kevil |
| Damron Appliance TV & Electronics | Appliance Store | La Center |
| Tidwell Appraisals | Appraisal Services | Sikeston |
| BC Auctions | Auction House | Wickliffe |
| Hooligan Custom | Auto Body Shop | Kevil |
| Peck's Customs | Auto Customization | Wickliffe |
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Ballard County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ballard County Basemaps
Ballard County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ballard County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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