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Farley

Kentucky · 4,458 residents · 5.911 sq mi
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Farley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% 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
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,458
+1%since 2023
from 4,402 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
754 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 745 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−3%since 2023
from 37.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Farley
20244K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.7%(386)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(385)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(260)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.4%(198)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(218)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.6%(650)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(541)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(566)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.3%(327)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(614)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(248)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(65)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,292
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,676 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,585
−5%since 2023
from $22,619 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+1%since 2023
from 0.440 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $772 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(3,847)
Black5%(222)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(232)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other1.8%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(3,901)
Black3.9%(175)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(256)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other2.2%(99)
Diversity Score
29
−1%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(142)
Puerto Rican1.1%(50)
Guatemalan0.5%(21)
Honduran0.3%(14)
Dominican0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.6%(27)
Ancestry
English22.5%(1,005)
Irish10.7%(479)
German10.6%(474)
American8.9%(398)
Scottish6.9%(308)
French2.5%(111)
Dutch2.4%(108)
Italian2.3%(102)
Welsh0.7%(32)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(30)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.6%(27)
Polish0.4%(17)
Australian0.3%(14)
Norwegian0.3%(13)
Ghanaian0.3%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+8%since 2023
from 15.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% 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
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
Female
49.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.1%(596)
Married47.7%(810)
Widowed3.4%(58)
Divorced13.7%(233)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(391)
Married44.3%(766)
Widowed13.2%(229)
Divorced19.9%(344)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farley, Kentucky?

Farley, Kentucky has about 4,458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farley, Kentucky?

The typical household in Farley, Kentucky earns about $47,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farley, Kentucky expensive?

In Farley, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Farley, Kentucky?

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

What is the poverty rate in Farley, Kentucky?

About 30.8% of people in Farley, 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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