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Eminence

Kentucky · 2,823 residents (2025 est.) · 2.845 sq mi
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Eminence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,734. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 8% 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 $192,600. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,724
+22%since 2000
from 2,231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
957 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,823 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Eminence
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,734
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,323 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,543
+54%since 2000
from $15,337 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
−2%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.4%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+88%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,825)
Black11.7%(260)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(85)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.2%(785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(2,102)
Black5.9%(162)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(292)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other5.8%(159)
Diversity Score48.3%(1,315)
Diversity Score
48
+37%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
17.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eminence, Kentucky?

Eminence, Kentucky has about 2,724 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eminence, Kentucky?

The typical household in Eminence, Kentucky earns about $41,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eminence, Kentucky expensive?

In Eminence, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $192,600, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Eminence, Kentucky?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eminence, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eminence, Kentucky?

About 26.6% of people in Eminence, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eminence, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Eminence, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 683 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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