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Betsy Layne

Kentucky · 651 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 $36,215. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
+89%since 2019
from 345 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
360 / sq mi
+89%since 2019
from 191 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
−20%since 2019
from 56.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
292452613773934201020202024Betsy Layne
2024557
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,215
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,841 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,066
+2%since 2019
from $22,601 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−14%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(632)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 85.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−4%since 2019
from 15.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
54.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

Betsy Layne, Kentucky has about 651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Betsy Layne, Kentucky earns about $36,215 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 $101,100.

How educated are people in Betsy Layne, Kentucky?

About 20.6% 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 2.2% 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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