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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Campton

Kentucky · 424 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Campton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,778. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,300. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

424
−13%since 1990
from 489 in 1990
1990 – 2025
424 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 489 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+1%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1893334776217651990201020202024Campton
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,778
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,096 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,167
+15%since 1990
from $9,726 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2022
$284
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
51.0%
−20.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
49.0% rent
1.9
−17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(487)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(7)
2
−61%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
+21.8 ptssince 1990
from 43.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 31.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Campton, Kentucky?

Campton, Kentucky has about 424 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Campton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Campton, Kentucky earns about $17,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Campton, Kentucky expensive?

In Campton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $33,300, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Campton, Kentucky?

About 12.3% 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 34.6% 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 65 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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