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Camargo

Kentucky · 1,051 residents (2025 est.) · 2.187 sq mi
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Camargo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,625. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% 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 $151,400. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
874
−5%since 2000
from 923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+25%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,051 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8009741K1K1K1990201020202024Camargo
2024874
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,009 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,454
+86%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+15%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(907)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(786)
Black5.3%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(42)
Diversity Score23.3%(203)
Diversity Score
23
+1607%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camargo, Kentucky?

Camargo, Kentucky has about 874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camargo, Kentucky?

The typical household in Camargo, Kentucky earns about $47,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camargo, Kentucky expensive?

In Camargo, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $151,400, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Camargo, Kentucky?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Camargo, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camargo, Kentucky?

About 26.7% of people in Camargo, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camargo, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Camargo, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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