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Belfry

Kentucky · 263 residents · 0.721 sq mi
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Belfry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,122. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 95 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 122% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
263
−27%since 2019
from 358 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Population density
365 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 497 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+3%since 2019
from 46.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
94166238310382201420202024Belfry
2024118
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,122
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,536 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2023
Per capita income
$42,597
+20%since 2019
from $35,525 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food27.2%
US avg: 2%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing13%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
20.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian19.3%(69)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.9%(139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(243)
Black1.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(20)
Diversity Score
8
−80%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
Female
41.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfry, Kentucky?

Belfry, Kentucky has about 263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfry, Kentucky?

The typical household in Belfry, Kentucky earns about $116,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Belfry, Kentucky?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Belfry, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belfry, Kentucky?

About 2.7% of people in Belfry, 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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