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Burkesville

Kentucky · 1,388 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 $29,115. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 368 residents. 13% 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 $76,000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,388
−21%since 2000
from 1,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
539 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+20%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Burkesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,115
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,209 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,591
+60%since 2000
from $11,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
51.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,164)
Black8%(111)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score27.9%(387)
Diversity Score
28
+6%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burkesville, Kentucky?

Burkesville, Kentucky has about 1,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burkesville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burkesville, Kentucky earns about $29,115 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 $76,000, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Burkesville, Kentucky?

About 13.0% 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 26.6% 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 427 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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