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Brodhead

Kentucky · 1,117 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 $28,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% 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 $87,900. The poverty rate of 28.8% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,117
−6%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9721K1K1K2K1990201020202024Brodhead
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,447
+8%since 2000
from $15,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
51.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,060)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(18)
Diversity Score5.9%(66)
Diversity Score
6
+155%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brodhead, Kentucky?

Brodhead, Kentucky has about 1,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brodhead, Kentucky?

The typical household in Brodhead, Kentucky earns about $28,750 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 $87,900, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Brodhead, Kentucky?

About 14.6% 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 28.8% of people in Brodhead, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brodhead, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Brodhead, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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