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Beattyville

Kentucky · 2,114 residents (2025 est.) · 2.295 sq mi
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Beattyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,880. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,095
+76%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−6%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,114 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Beattyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,880
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,336 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,094
−5%since 2000
from $13,850 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−16%since 2010
from 0.557 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
62.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+11%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,179)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,767)
Black8.1%(170)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(100)
Diversity Score34.9%(731)
Diversity Score
35
+1294%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.0%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
29.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beattyville, Kentucky?

Beattyville, Kentucky has about 2,095 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beattyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Beattyville, Kentucky earns about $22,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beattyville, Kentucky expensive?

In Beattyville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Beattyville, Kentucky?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Beattyville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beattyville, Kentucky?

About 42.2% of people in Beattyville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beattyville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Beattyville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 964 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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