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Betsy Layne

Kentucky · 688 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 $24,750. Population has grown 48% since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
688
+48%vs 2011
vs 466 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
+48%vs 2011
vs 258 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−31%vs 2011
vs 60.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
292452613773934201020202024Betsy Layne
2024557
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,855 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,444
−30%vs 2011
vs $16,267 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.385 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $96,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−56.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.0% in 2011
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−56.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−25%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(16)
Diversity Score8.3%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score6.6%(46)
Diversity Score
7
−20%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−12%vs 2011
vs 21.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−19.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.0%
+19.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
53.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

Betsy Layne, Kentucky has about 688 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Betsy Layne, Kentucky earns about $24,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Betsy Layne, Kentucky expensive?

In Betsy Layne, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $72,100.

How educated are people in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

About 13.1% 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 19.9% 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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