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Auxier

Kentucky · 651 residents · 0.93 sq mi
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Auxier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,991. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 144 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $110,600. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
−18%since 2023
from 795 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
700 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 855 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+1%since 2023
from 46.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2274506738961K201020202024Auxier
2024651
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(47)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(26)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.8%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(40)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.1%(27)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5433.2%(216)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.4%(146)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(79)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.1%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,991
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,565 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,633
−40%since 2023
from $59,589 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.222
−64%since 2023
from 0.608 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information40.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.9
−7%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(770)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−90%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English45.5%(296)
Irish34.3%(223)
German4.9%(32)
Polish1.4%(9)
Scottish1.2%(8)
American0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 19.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Female
49.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10.8%(28)
Married79.2%(205)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10%(26)
Women 15+
Never married11.9%(38)
Married59.2%(189)
Widowed16.9%(54)
Divorced11.9%(38)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auxier, Kentucky?

Auxier, Kentucky has about 651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auxier, Kentucky?

The typical household in Auxier, Kentucky earns about $116,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auxier, Kentucky expensive?

In Auxier, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $110,600.

How educated are people in Auxier, Kentucky?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Auxier, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auxier, Kentucky?

About 5.4% of people in Auxier, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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