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Corydon

Kentucky · 725 residents (2025 est.) · 0.543 sq mi
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Corydon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,700. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
741
Unchangedsince 2000
from 744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:725 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6677147618088551990201020202024Corydon
2024741
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(46)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(41)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.7%(79)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(65)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4423.9%(177)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.4%(62)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.4%(107)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(72)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843%(22)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,304
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,182
+81%since 2000
from $12,790 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+35%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(670)
Black9%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(560)
Black13.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(80)
Diversity Score
50
+110%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Marshallese3.2%(24)
Ancestry
German11.7%(87)
American8%(59)
English7.2%(53)
Irish6.3%(47)
Scottish1.2%(9)
Dutch0.9%(7)
French0.7%(5)
Nigerian0.5%(4)
Welsh0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Marshallese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+32.8 ptssince 2017
from 54.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(98)
Married50.7%(145)
Widowed6.3%(18)
Divorced8.7%(25)
Women 15+
Never married33.9%(98)
Married53.3%(154)
Widowed5.2%(15)
Divorced7.6%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corydon, Kentucky?

Corydon, Kentucky has about 741 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corydon, Kentucky?

The typical household in Corydon, Kentucky earns about $56,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corydon, Kentucky expensive?

In Corydon, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $131,700, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Corydon, Kentucky?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Corydon, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corydon, Kentucky?

About 28.9% of people in Corydon, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corydon, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Corydon, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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