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Corydon

Kentucky · 737 residents · 0.543 sq mi
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Corydon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,500. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
737
−1%since 2000
from 744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
−4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6677147618088551990201020202024Corydon
2024741
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,341
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,306
+74%since 2000
from $12,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+44%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(670)
Black9%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(160)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(635)
Black4.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(23)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(143)
Diversity Score
19
−10%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corydon, Kentucky?

Corydon, Kentucky has about 737 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corydon, Kentucky?

The typical household in Corydon, Kentucky earns about $55,341 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 $113,500, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Corydon, Kentucky?

About 8.1% 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 12.8% 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 48 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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