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Bremen

Kentucky · 197 residents · 0.207 sq mi
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Bremen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,172. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 168 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,000. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−46%since 2000
from 365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
952 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
902313715116521990201020202024Bremen
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,172
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,136 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,517
+10%since 2000
from $14,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−54.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(188)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(4)
Diversity Score13.1%(26)
Diversity Score
13
+1779%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
29.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremen, Kentucky?

Bremen, Kentucky has about 197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bremen, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bremen, Kentucky earns about $31,172 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 $82,000, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Bremen, Kentucky?

About 2.8% 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 19.5% of people in Bremen, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bremen, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bremen, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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