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Earlington

Kentucky · 1,413 residents · 2.821 sq mi
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Earlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,042. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,900. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
1,413
−14%since 2000
from 1,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
501 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
−2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9971K1K2K2K1990201020202024Earlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,042
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,243
+18%since 2000
from $12,088 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,242)
Black23.1%(381)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.2%(761)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(1,036)
Black21.2%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.3%(61)
Diversity Score53%(750)
Diversity Score
53
+15%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
12.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earlington, Kentucky?

Earlington, Kentucky has about 1,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earlington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Earlington, Kentucky earns about $26,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Earlington, Kentucky expensive?

In Earlington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Earlington, Kentucky?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Earlington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Earlington, Kentucky?

About 35.5% of people in Earlington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Earlington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Earlington, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 420 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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