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Brodhead

Kentucky · 1,116 residents (2025 est.) · 1.745 sq mi
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Brodhead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,333. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,200. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,423
+19%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9721K1K1K2K1990201020202024Brodhead
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,333
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,075
+51%since 2000
from $15,252 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
−15%since 2010
from 0.646 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,173)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,381)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(34)
Diversity Score7.2%(102)
Diversity Score
7
+212%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+35.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% 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
9.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+27.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brodhead, Kentucky?

Brodhead, Kentucky has about 1,423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brodhead, Kentucky?

The typical household in Brodhead, Kentucky earns about $35,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brodhead, Kentucky expensive?

In Brodhead, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Brodhead, Kentucky?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brodhead, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brodhead, Kentucky?

About 29.1% of people in Brodhead, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brodhead, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Brodhead, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 283 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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