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Ekron

Kentucky · 135 residents · 0.162 sq mi
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Ekron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,929. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,800. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
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
135
−21%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
911572232893551990201020202024Ekron
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,929
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,124
−10%since 2000
from $11,300 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.5%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+76%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(150)
Black1.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(117)
Black1.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(13)
Diversity Score
10
−39%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ekron, Kentucky?

Ekron, Kentucky has about 135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ekron, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ekron, Kentucky earns about $23,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ekron, Kentucky expensive?

In Ekron, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Ekron, Kentucky?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ekron, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ekron, Kentucky?

About 45.5% of people in Ekron, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ekron, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ekron, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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