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Calvert City

Kentucky · 2,514 residents · 17.869 sq mi
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Calvert City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,977. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,514
−7%since 2000
from 2,701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+4%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Calvert City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,977
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,624
+23%since 2000
from $22,473 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+58%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,372)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other1%(26)
Diversity Score8.8%(222)
Diversity Score
9
+691%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calvert City, Kentucky?

Calvert City, Kentucky has about 2,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calvert City, Kentucky?

The typical household in Calvert City, Kentucky earns about $43,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calvert City, Kentucky expensive?

In Calvert City, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Calvert City, Kentucky?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Calvert City, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calvert City, Kentucky?

About 16.7% of people in Calvert City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calvert City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Calvert City, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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