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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burkesville

Kentucky · 1,756 residents · 2.574 sq mi
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Burkesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,209. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,000. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,756
−3%since 1990
from 1,815 in 1990
1990 – 2025
682 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 705 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+10%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Burkesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,209
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,653
+64%since 1990
from $7,108 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$228
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $183 in 1990
US average: $602
55.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
44.7% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,559)
Black13.5%(245)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score30.5%(553)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,523)
Black10.8%(189)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.4%(463)
26
−13%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+10%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burkesville, Kentucky?

Burkesville, Kentucky has about 1,756 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burkesville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burkesville, Kentucky earns about $17,209 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 $42,000, and the typical rent is about $228 a month.

How educated are people in Burkesville, Kentucky?

About 8.8% 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 29.9% 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 59 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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