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Campton

Kentucky · 316 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 $18,375. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,700. The poverty rate of 45.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
−25%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1893334776217651990201020202024Campton
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,375
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,481
+3%since 2000
from $11,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing16.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$457
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+123%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(308)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score4.7%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+168%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.6 min
+109%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Female
65.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campton, Kentucky?

Campton, Kentucky has about 316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Campton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Campton, Kentucky earns about $18,375 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Campton, Kentucky?

About 5.8% 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 45.6% 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 173 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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