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Chaplin

Kentucky · 440 residents · 1.383 sq mi
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Chaplin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,881. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 166 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

440
−27%since 2019
from 606 in 2019
2010 – 2024
318 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 438 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
42.0
−3%since 2019
from 43.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
224328433537641201020202024Chaplin
2024337
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,881
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$16,304
+9%since 2019
from $14,909 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
2.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$105,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$863
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $790 in 2019
US average: $1,124
88.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 81.3% in 2019
11.8% rent
2.1
−1%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(581)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(407)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(31)
7
−29%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.1 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 40.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
80.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
62.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
50.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Chaplin, Kentucky?

Chaplin, Kentucky has about 440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chaplin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Chaplin, Kentucky earns about $49,881 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 $105,600, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Chaplin, Kentucky?

About 3.8% 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 2.1% 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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