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Betsy Layne

Kentucky · 557 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Betsy Layne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

557
−3%since 2023
from 573 in 2023
2010 – 2024
308 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 317 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.8
−9%since 2023
from 68.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
292452613773934201020202024Betsy Layne
2024557
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,838
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $31,648 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,058
−24%since 2023
from $27,748 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
34.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.404
−17%since 2023
from 0.486 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $731 in 2023
US average: $1,442
71.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
28.2% rent
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
74.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(11)
Diversity Score4.7%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(16)
Diversity Score7%(39)
7
+48%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

84.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
20.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

40.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
26.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
63.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
14.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

Betsy Layne, Kentucky has about 557 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

The typical household in Betsy Layne, Kentucky earns about $31,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Betsy Layne, Kentucky expensive?

In Betsy Layne, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Betsy Layne, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

About 34.3% of people in Betsy Layne, 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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