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Brodhead

Kentucky · 1,211 residents · 1.745 sq mi
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Brodhead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,000. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
1,211
+2%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9721K1K1K2K1990201020202024Brodhead
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,925
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,161
+45%since 2000
from $15,252 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.646
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,180)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(22)
Diversity Score7.4%(89)
Diversity Score
7
+219%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% 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
23.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brodhead, Kentucky?

Brodhead, Kentucky has about 1,211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brodhead, Kentucky?

The typical household in Brodhead, Kentucky earns about $30,925 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 $67,000, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Brodhead, Kentucky?

About 17.2% 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 26.4% 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 71 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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