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Beattyville

Kentucky · 1,307 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 $11,793. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,000. The poverty rate of 52.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,307
+10%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Beattyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,793
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,336 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,070
−20%since 2000
from $13,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
52.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$278
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,260)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(84)
Diversity Score
6
+157%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−16%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beattyville, Kentucky?

Beattyville, Kentucky has about 1,307 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beattyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Beattyville, Kentucky earns about $11,793 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Beattyville, Kentucky?

About 5.4% 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 52.0% 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 176 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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