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Crab Orchard

Kentucky · 841 residents · 1.746 sq mi
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Crab Orchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,826. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,200. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
841
Unchangedsince 2000
from 842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6337398459501K1990201020202024Crab Orchard
2024739
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,826
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,184 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,087
+37%since 2000
from $11,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$288
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(815)
Black1.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(798)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(60)
Diversity Score
7
+34%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crab Orchard, Kentucky?

Crab Orchard, Kentucky has about 841 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crab Orchard, Kentucky?

The typical household in Crab Orchard, Kentucky earns about $19,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crab Orchard, Kentucky expensive?

In Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $59,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Crab Orchard, Kentucky?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crab Orchard, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crab Orchard, Kentucky?

About 32.0% of people in Crab Orchard, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crab Orchard, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Crab Orchard, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 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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