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Emlyn

Kentucky · 427 residents · 0.713 sq mi
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Emlyn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,682. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 358 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
427
+519%vs 2011
vs 69 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
599 / sq mi
+519%vs 2011
vs 97 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
−31%vs 2011
vs 54.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8191375559742201020202024Emlyn
2024488
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,682
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,724
−22%vs 2011
vs $22,678 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−23.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.312 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$75,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−63.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−34%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(421)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(8)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
+32.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
84.1%
−15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.9%
+15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.0%
+29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
+15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
44.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emlyn, Kentucky?

Emlyn, Kentucky has about 427 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emlyn, Kentucky?

The typical household in Emlyn, Kentucky earns about $45,682 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Emlyn, Kentucky?

About 7.8% 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 5.4% 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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