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Emlyn

Kentucky · 488 residents · 0.713 sq mi
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Emlyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,423. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $131,700. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
−7%since 2023
from 527 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
684 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 739 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
−8%since 2023
from 31.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8191375559742201020202024Emlyn
2024488
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,423
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,911 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,328
−18%since 2023
from $19,857 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+16%since 2023
from 0.313 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $152,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+29.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.5%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(41)
Diversity Score
8
+81%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−1%since 2023
from 13.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Female
51.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emlyn, Kentucky?

Emlyn, Kentucky has about 488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emlyn, Kentucky?

The typical household in Emlyn, Kentucky earns about $54,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emlyn, Kentucky expensive?

In Emlyn, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $131,700.

How educated are people in Emlyn, Kentucky?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Emlyn, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emlyn, Kentucky?

About 23.6% of people in Emlyn, 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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