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Burkesville

Kentucky · 1,389 residents (2025 est.) · 2.574 sq mi
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Burkesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,444. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 302 residents. 6% 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 $117,300. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,454
−17%since 2000
from 1,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
565 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+21%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,389 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Burkesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,444
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,209 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,828
+104%since 2000
from $11,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−7%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,523)
Black10.8%(189)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(463)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,237)
Black5.7%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(31)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other6%(87)
Diversity Score33.6%(489)
Diversity Score
34
+27%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−12%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
17.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+30.8 ptssince 2017
from 47.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burkesville, Kentucky?

Burkesville, Kentucky has about 1,454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burkesville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burkesville, Kentucky earns about $34,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burkesville, Kentucky expensive?

In Burkesville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $117,300, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Burkesville, Kentucky?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burkesville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burkesville, Kentucky?

About 28.9% of people in Burkesville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burkesville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Burkesville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 361 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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