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Beattyville

Kentucky · 2,176 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 $16,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,800. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,176
+82%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Beattyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,336 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,426
−10%since 2000
from $13,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$341
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
59.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,870)
Black11.9%(259)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(172)
Diversity Score41.6%(905)
Diversity Score
42
+1563%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−14%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beattyville, Kentucky?

Beattyville, Kentucky has about 2,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beattyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Beattyville, Kentucky earns about $16,250 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Beattyville, Kentucky?

About 6.9% 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 39.8% 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 1,045 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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

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