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Cerulean

Kentucky · 263 residents · 2.554 sq mi
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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

Total population
263
−36%since 2023
from 409 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
−36%since 2023
from 160 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.2
+9%since 2023
from 48.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
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

Median household income
$60,096
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,778 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
45.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$103,600
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
Diversity Score
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)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Swiss population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.4%
+26.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
Female
64.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
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)
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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.

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

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