CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Arjay

Kentucky · 183 residents · 0.62 sq mi
Time machine
VIEWING
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Arjay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,017. Population has fallen 58% since 2019, a loss of 257 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 75.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

183
−58%since 2019
from 440 in 2019
2014 – 2024
295 / sq mi
−58%since 2019
from 710 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
52.1
+60%since 2019
from 32.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20142024
0176352528704201420202024Arjay
202456
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,017
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $12,431 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2021
$7,929
−8%since 2019
from $8,636 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
75.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade100%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2019
from 72.4% in 2019
0.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Arjay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(42)
Diversity Score21.6%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(22)
Diversity Score27.5%(50)
27
+27%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
−51.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
29.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

81.7%
+41.4 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
28.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
52.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Arjay

Head to head

Compare Arjay to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Arjay, Kentucky?

Arjay, Kentucky has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arjay, Kentucky?

The typical household in Arjay, Kentucky earns about $12,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Arjay, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arjay, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arjay, Kentucky?

About 75.1% of people in Arjay, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →