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Bremen

Kentucky · 173 residents (2025 est.) · 0.207 sq mi
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Bremen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,700. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−22%since 2000
from 365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,377 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+23%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:173 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
902313715116521990201020202024Bremen
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,633
+105%since 2000
from $14,959 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−26%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score5.2%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+640%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremen, Kentucky?

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

What is the median household income in Bremen, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bremen, Kentucky earns about $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bremen, Kentucky expensive?

In Bremen, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $129,700, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Bremen, Kentucky?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bremen, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bremen, Kentucky?

About 16.1% of people in Bremen, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bremen, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bremen, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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