CensusEasy
CITY

Cerulean

Kentucky · 263 residents · 2.554 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Cerulean has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,096. Population has fallen 36% since 2023, a loss of 146 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 45.6% is well above the national figure.

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
Population, 20102024
188273358443528201020202024Cerulean
2024263
201020202024
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
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%
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
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cerulean on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(134)
Black60.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(7)
Other5.4%(22)
Diversity Score66%(270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(165)
Black33.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(9)
Diversity Score61.3%(161)
61
−7%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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%
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%
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%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Cerulean

Head to head

Compare Cerulean to nearby cities

Frequently asked

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.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →