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Campton

Kentucky · 441 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 $20,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
+4%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
441 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1893334776217651990201020202024Campton
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,341
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,072
−1%since 2000
from $11,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$321
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+44%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+94%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−33%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campton, Kentucky?

Campton, Kentucky has about 441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Campton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Campton, Kentucky earns about $20,341 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Campton, Kentucky?

About 14.9% 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 35.1% 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 48 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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