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Eddyville

Kentucky · 2,554 residents · 6.927 sq mi
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Eddyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,170. 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 $91,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,554
+9%since 2000
from 2,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Eddyville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,170
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,472 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,348
+12%since 2000
from $14,591 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,010)
Black12.6%(297)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(709)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,113)
Black13.7%(350)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(39)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score34.4%(878)
Diversity Score
34
+14%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
6.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Female
35.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eddyville, Kentucky?

Eddyville, Kentucky has about 2,554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eddyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Eddyville, Kentucky earns about $33,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eddyville, Kentucky expensive?

In Eddyville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Eddyville, Kentucky?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eddyville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eddyville, Kentucky?

About 19.0% of people in Eddyville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eddyville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Eddyville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 672 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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