Bardstown, Kentucky
Bardstown: City in Kentucky
About
Bardstown is a city located in the county of Nelson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,700 and a population density of 374 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,302 inhabitants.
The city was created 255 years ago in 1769.
Quick Facts about Bardstown
| Population : | 13,302 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Nelson County |
| Postal code : | 40004 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 502 |
| Area : | 31.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 646 feet / 197 meters |
| Capital city : | Bardstown is capital of Nelson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1770 (255 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 23:28:50 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 425 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bardstown is located at 37°48'33"N 85°28'1"W (37.8092300, -85.4669000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bardstown
Demographics
The population of Bardstown increased by 12.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,700 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,697 | 7.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,786 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,819 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,902 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,970 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,071 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,089 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,142 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,253 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,302 | 0.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,007 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,692 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,797 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,692 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 93.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 611 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $115,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,096 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $446 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $592 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,058 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.13 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,904 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 168,220 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 59,146 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 400,888 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $42,070 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,366 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,927 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,116 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 679 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 273 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,026 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 924 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 127.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 75.76 |
Best Things to Do in Bardstown
1 My Old Kentucky Home (House Museum)
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2 Old Bardstown Village & Civil
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3 Bardstown Community Park
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4 Dean Watts Park
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5 Women's Civil War Museum
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Where ot Eat in Bardstown
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
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2 Chili's Grill & Bar
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3 Buffalo Wings & Rings
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4 Hardee's
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5 Burger King
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Where to Stay in Bardstown
1 Talbott Inn
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2 Hampton Inn Bardstown
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3 Surestay Hotel By Best Western Bardstown General Nelson
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4 Quality Inn & Suites
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People born in Bardstown (18)
People born in Bardstown, including United States Army lieutenant general Hal Moore, politician Robert C. Wickliffe, politician Ephraim H. Foster, .
List
- Robert Charles Wickliffe (American politician (1874-1912)) he was born in 01/05/1874
- Wallace S. Murray (United States ambassador) he was born in 10/03/1887
- John Crittenden Duval (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1816
- James Brewer (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 15/04/1969
- Alexander Walters (American civil rights activist) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Benjamin Hardin Helm (Confederate Army general) he was born in 02/06/1831
- Burr H. Duval (American commander) he was born in 01/01/1809
- Ignatius A. Reynolds (Catholic bishop) he was born in 22/08/1798
- Jessie Belle Smothers (American professional wrestler) she was born in 02/07/1985
- Marie Mattingly Meloney (American journalist) she was born in 08/12/1878
- Robert B. Warden (Ohio judge, author) he was born in 18/01/1824
- William Durbin (American martial artist) he was born in 31/12/1953
- Martha Watts (American Methodist missionary in Brazil) she was born in 13/02/1845
- Robert H. Coleman he was born in 01/11/1869
- Andy Nichols (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1937
Schools in Bardstown
College & universities near Bardstown, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486169 | American College of Barbering | Louisville (KY) | 40229-2862 |
| 157650 | Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701 |
| 245069 | Trend Setters' Academy of Beauty Culture-Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701 |
| 156648 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701-3081 |
| 468705 | Trend Setters' Academy of Beauty Culture-Louisville | Louisville (KY) | 40219-3805 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bardstown, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Bardstown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown 2 Post Office | Bardstown (KY) | 40004 |
| Bardstown Post Office | Bardstown (KY) | 40004 |
| Nazareth Post Office | Nazareth (KY) | 40048 |
| Coxs Creek Post Office | Coxs Creek (KY) | 40013 |
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (KY) | 40020 |
Other cities in Nelson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nelson County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 1,083 | City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA |
| New Haven | 900 | City in Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Bardstown distances to largest Kentucky cities
