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Eddyville

Kentucky · 2,375 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 $32,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,375
+1%since 2000
from 2,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Eddyville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,411
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,968
+30%since 2000
from $14,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,934)
Black13.2%(313)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(54)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other1.1%(27)
Diversity Score37.3%(886)
Diversity Score
37
+24%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 36.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Female
30.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eddyville, Kentucky?

Eddyville, Kentucky has about 2,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eddyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Eddyville, Kentucky earns about $32,411 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 $135,800, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Eddyville, Kentucky?

About 12.4% 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 15.9% 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 493 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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