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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cold Spring

Kentucky · 2,880 residents · 4.747 sq mi
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Cold Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,653. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 926 residents. Median home value is $95,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 103% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,880
−24%vs 2000
vs 3,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
607 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Cold Spring
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,653
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,867 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,784
−27%vs 2000
vs $24,451 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$95,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $136,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$414
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $653 in 2000
US average: $450
87.2%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.6% in 2000
12.8% rent
2.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,733)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(112)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,861)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.3%(67)
2
−21%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.5%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cold Spring, Kentucky?

Cold Spring, Kentucky has about 2,880 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cold Spring, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cold Spring, Kentucky earns about $45,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cold Spring, Kentucky expensive?

In Cold Spring, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Cold Spring, Kentucky?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cold Spring, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cold Spring, Kentucky?

About 2.8% of people in Cold Spring, 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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