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Camargo

Kentucky · 1,020 residents · 2.187 sq mi
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Camargo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,020
+11%since 2000
from 923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
466 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+21%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8009741K1K1K1990201020202024Camargo
2024874
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,818
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,009 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,361
+32%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(908)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(16)
Diversity Score20%(204)
Diversity Score
20
+1369%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camargo, Kentucky?

Camargo, Kentucky has about 1,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camargo, Kentucky?

The typical household in Camargo, Kentucky earns about $41,818 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Camargo, Kentucky?

About 13.4% 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 19.3% 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 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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