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Farley

Kentucky · 4,374 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 $38,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,374
+3%since 2019
from 4,245 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
42.5
+11%since 2019
from 38.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Farley
20244K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(266)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(278)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(263)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(265)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(212)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(480)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.1%(574)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(541)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(663)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.9%(520)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(230)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,910
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,599 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,332
+5%since 2019
from $19,306 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $713 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
34.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,772)
Black3.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(179)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,650)
Black4.8%(211)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(212)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other4.4%(194)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan2.8%(124)
Mexican0.5%(24)
Puerto Rican0.3%(14)
Ancestry
English32.8%(1,460)
American7.8%(346)
German7.8%(346)
Scottish6.5%(288)
Irish5.2%(230)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(68)
Italian1.2%(54)
Polish0.6%(25)
French0.4%(20)
Swedish0.4%(19)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.4%(19)
Hungarian0.2%(11)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Norwegian0.2%(9)
Armenian0.2%(8)
British0.2%(8)
Dutch0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+2%since 2019
from 13.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 4,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farley, Kentucky?

The typical household in Farley, Kentucky earns about $38,910 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Farley, Kentucky?

About 10.5% 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 19.9% 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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