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Combs

Kentucky · 64 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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Combs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,769. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2023. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
+73%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+73%since 2023
from 115 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+14%since 2023
from 52.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2014 – 2024
0148296445593201420202024Combs
202464
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,769
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,517
−24%since 2023
from $23,157 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.078
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
75.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
+38.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% 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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
11.1%
−51.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−56.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
Female
56.3%
+56.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
54.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Combs, Kentucky?

Combs, Kentucky has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Combs, Kentucky?

The typical household in Combs, Kentucky earns about $40,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Combs, Kentucky?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Combs, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Combs, Kentucky?

About 25.0% of people in Combs, 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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