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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Corbin

Kentucky · 7,742 residents · 7.947 sq mi
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Corbin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,203. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $62,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,742
+5%since 1990
from 7,347 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
974 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 924 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+3%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Corbin
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,203
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,341 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,200
+38%since 1990
from $10,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$328
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
42.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(7,326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score2.3%(165)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(7,566)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.3%(25)
Diversity Score3%(230)
Diversity Score
3
+32%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corbin, Kentucky?

Corbin, Kentucky has about 7,742 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Corbin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Corbin, Kentucky earns about $22,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corbin, Kentucky expensive?

In Corbin, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Corbin, Kentucky?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Corbin, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corbin, Kentucky?

About 21.0% of people in Corbin, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corbin, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Corbin, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 395 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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