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Berry

Kentucky · 250 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Berry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,719. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,000. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% 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
10% 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
250
−19%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
980 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+28%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1452022583143711990201020202024Berry
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,719
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,548
+56%since 2000
from $11,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score11.4%(28)
Diversity Score
11
+595%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berry, Kentucky?

Berry, Kentucky has about 250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berry, Kentucky?

The typical household in Berry, Kentucky earns about $36,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berry, Kentucky expensive?

In Berry, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Berry, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Berry, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berry, Kentucky?

About 33.1% of people in Berry, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berry, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Berry, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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