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Chaplin

Kentucky · 337 residents · 1.383 sq mi
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Chaplin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,352. Population has fallen 42% since 2023, a loss of 246 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $217,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337
−42%since 2023
from 583 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
244 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 422 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+41%since 2023
from 34.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
224328433537641201020202024Chaplin
2024337
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,352
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,807
+51%since 2023
from $27,697 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+14%since 2023
from 0.321 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade47.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $167,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
0.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score27.8%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(280)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score35.6%(120)
Diversity Score
36
+28%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
−8%since 2023
from 40.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
57.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Female
46.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chaplin, Kentucky?

Chaplin, Kentucky has about 337 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chaplin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Chaplin, Kentucky earns about $94,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chaplin, Kentucky expensive?

In Chaplin, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $217,200.

How educated are people in Chaplin, Kentucky?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chaplin, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chaplin, Kentucky?

About 22.3% of people in Chaplin, 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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