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Falmouth

Kentucky · 2,216 residents · 1.36 sq mi
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Falmouth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,909. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,900. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,216
+8%since 2000
from 2,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,629 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−3%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Falmouth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,909
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,162
+10%since 2000
from $15,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,964)
Black1.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(28)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,051)
Black1.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(40)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other1.3%(28)
Diversity Score12.5%(276)
Diversity Score
12
+57%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falmouth, Kentucky?

Falmouth, Kentucky has about 2,216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falmouth, Kentucky?

The typical household in Falmouth, Kentucky earns about $30,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falmouth, Kentucky expensive?

In Falmouth, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Falmouth, Kentucky?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Falmouth, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falmouth, Kentucky?

About 36.2% of people in Falmouth, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falmouth, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Falmouth, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 162 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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