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CITY · 2020 ACS

Cunningham

Kentucky · 272 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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Cunningham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $75,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+10%since 2019
from 247 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 235 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
−16%since 2019
from 52.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
184231278325372201420202024Cunningham
2024265
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,261
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,004
−24%since 2019
from $60,711 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $110,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2014 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2014 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(22)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−31%since 2019
from 31.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Female
61.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cunningham, Kentucky?

Cunningham, Kentucky has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cunningham, Kentucky?

The typical household in Cunningham, Kentucky earns about $53,261 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 $75,600.

How educated are people in Cunningham, Kentucky?

About 39.7% 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 2.0% 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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