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Cunningham

Kentucky · 265 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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Cunningham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,500. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $103,900. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
−4%since 2023
from 276 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 263 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.5
−21%since 2023
from 29.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2014 – 2024
184231278325372201420202024Cunningham
2024265
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,969 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,440
−18%since 2023
from $23,686 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+13%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.5
+124%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(265)
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
37.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+7%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% 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
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% 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
56.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
Female
64.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% 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 Cunningham, Kentucky?

Cunningham, Kentucky has about 265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cunningham, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cunningham, Kentucky earns about $29,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cunningham, Kentucky expensive?

In Cunningham, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $103,900.

How educated are people in Cunningham, Kentucky?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cunningham, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cunningham, Kentucky?

About 9.1% of people in Cunningham, 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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