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Campbellsville

Kentucky · 11,426 residents · 7.565 sq mi
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Campbellsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,400. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,426
+9%since 2000
from 10,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
−10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Campbellsville
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,705
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,276
+52%since 2000
from $15,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
56.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(9,289)
Black8.7%(910)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(123)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(2,453)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(9,237)
Black8.6%(978)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(394)
Asian1.6%(185)
Other5.3%(605)
Diversity Score41.5%(4,738)
Diversity Score
41
+77%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−19%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campbellsville, Kentucky?

Campbellsville, Kentucky has about 11,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Campbellsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Campbellsville, Kentucky earns about $40,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Campbellsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Campbellsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $129,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Campbellsville, Kentucky?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Campbellsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Campbellsville, Kentucky?

About 23.8% of people in Campbellsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Campbellsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Campbellsville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,849 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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