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Brandenburg

Kentucky · 2,894 residents · 4.285 sq mi
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Brandenburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,952. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,894
+41%since 2000
from 2,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Brandenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,952
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,351 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,097
+40%since 2000
from $17,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+68%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,915)
Black3.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(235)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(2,508)
Black3.7%(107)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(100)
Asian1.1%(31)
Other5.4%(155)
Diversity Score30.9%(894)
Diversity Score
31
+170%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brandenburg, Kentucky?

Brandenburg, Kentucky has about 2,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brandenburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Brandenburg, Kentucky earns about $48,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brandenburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Brandenburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Brandenburg, Kentucky?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brandenburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brandenburg, Kentucky?

About 15.9% of people in Brandenburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brandenburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Brandenburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,058 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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