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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Beattyville

Kentucky · 1,131 residents · 2.295 sq mi
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Beattyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,257. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,500. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 59% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,131
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
493 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Beattyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,257
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $12,336 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,817
−44%vs 2000
vs $13,850 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.5%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$174
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $212 in 2000
US average: $450
49.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.0% in 2000
50.4% rent
3.8
−14%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,129)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(7)
1
−74%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
42.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−19%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Beattyville, Kentucky?

Beattyville, Kentucky has about 1,131 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Beattyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Beattyville, Kentucky earns about $9,257 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 $35,500, and the typical rent is about $174 a month.

How educated are people in Beattyville, Kentucky?

About 9.5% 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 44.5% of people in Beattyville, 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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