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Chaplin

Kentucky · 418 residents · 1.383 sq mi
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Chaplin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
418
+15%vs 2011
vs 364 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
302 / sq mi
+15%vs 2011
vs 263 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
−11%vs 2011
vs 49.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
224328433537641201020202024Chaplin
2024337
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,810 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,507
−17%vs 2011
vs $18,660 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.389 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−55.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.1
−30%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(25)
Diversity Score
6
−26%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 35.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−17.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.2%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.9%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
Female
57.8%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chaplin, Kentucky?

Chaplin, Kentucky has about 418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chaplin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Chaplin, Kentucky earns about $31,250 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 $65,800.

How educated are people in Chaplin, Kentucky?

About 6.9% 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 0.0% 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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