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Campton

Kentucky · 300 residents (2025 est.) · 0.999 sq mi
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Campton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 47.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−36%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+23%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:300 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1893334776217651990201020202024Campton
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,583
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,778 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,813
+15%since 2000
from $11,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−15%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing30%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$548
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(18)
Diversity Score15.4%(42)
Diversity Score
15
+778%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
29.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.0%
−54.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 43.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campton, Kentucky?

Campton, Kentucky has about 272 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Campton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Campton, Kentucky earns about $24,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Campton, Kentucky expensive?

In Campton, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Campton, Kentucky?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Campton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Campton, Kentucky?

About 47.2% of people in Campton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Campton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Campton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 217 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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