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East Bernstadt

Kentucky · 669 residents · 2.113 sq mi
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East Bernstadt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,903. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,900. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
−14%since 2000
from 774 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
317 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+34%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5546848159451K2000201020202024East Bernstadt
2024669
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,903
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,677
+116%since 2000
from $12,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+64%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(737)
Black2.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(650)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score6.9%(46)
Diversity Score
7
−24%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+33.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Bernstadt, Kentucky?

East Bernstadt, Kentucky has about 669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Bernstadt, Kentucky?

The typical household in East Bernstadt, Kentucky earns about $35,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Bernstadt, Kentucky expensive?

In East Bernstadt, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in East Bernstadt, Kentucky?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Bernstadt, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Bernstadt, Kentucky?

About 25.0% of people in East Bernstadt, 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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