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Cerulean

Kentucky · 263 residents · 2.55 sq mi
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Cerulean is home to 263 people in Kentucky. The median age is 53.2, about 14 years above the US median. The poverty rate is 45.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. The typical home is worth $103,600. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

263
−36%since 2023
from 409 in 2023
2010 – 2024
103 / sq mi
−36%since 2023
from 160 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.2
+9%since 2023
from 48.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.55 sq mi
Population, 20102024
188273358443528201020202024Cerulean
2024263
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.4%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2415.6%(41)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.4%(22)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5427%(71)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424%(63)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.6%(20)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.5%(25)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.6%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$60,096
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,778 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$31,182
+13%since 2023
from $27,603 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
45.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.389
+7%since 2023
from 0.362 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$103,600
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
57.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
42.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.57 people
−17%since 2023
from 1.89 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
60.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
18.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(134)
Black60.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(7)
Other5.4%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(165)
Black33.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(9)
61
−7%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English13.7%(36)
Swiss7.6%(20)
American4.6%(12)
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

45.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
46.4%
+26.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
93.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
64.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
43.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
58.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
65.9%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
92.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.8%(11)
Married28%(26)
Widowed14%(13)
Divorced46.2%(43)
Women 15+
Never married37.9%(61)
Married10.6%(17)
Widowed7.5%(12)
Divorced44.1%(71)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
22.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.7%
US average: 13.8%
34.6%
US average: 18.4%
32.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.7%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
38.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
70.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(14)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(14)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 14 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Cerulean, Kentucky?

Cerulean, Kentucky has about 263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cerulean, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cerulean, Kentucky earns about $60,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cerulean, Kentucky expensive?

In Cerulean, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $103,600.

How educated are people in Cerulean, Kentucky?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cerulean, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cerulean, Kentucky?

About 45.6% of people in Cerulean, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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