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Big Clifty

Kentucky · 285 residents · 1.44 sq mi
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Population has declined 6% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $117,800. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−6%since 2023
from 302 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 210 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+40%since 2023
from 27.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2014 – 2024
213255297339381201420202024Big Clifty
2024285
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,125
+24%since 2023
from $28,282 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−3%since 2023
from 0.458 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade51.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information24.8%
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%
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

Median home value
$117,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $103,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $776 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
−6%since 2023
from 35.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
Female
40.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Clifty, Kentucky?

Big Clifty, Kentucky has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Big Clifty, Kentucky expensive?

In Big Clifty, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Big Clifty, Kentucky?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Clifty, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Clifty, Kentucky?

About 20.0% of people in Big Clifty, 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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