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Fincastle

Kentucky · 848 residents (2025 est.) · 0.213 sq mi
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Fincastle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,833. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 43% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
717
−13%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,366 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 3,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+17%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:848 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5176598019421K1990201020202024Fincastle
2024717
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,833
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,517
+46%since 2000
from $27,058 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+28%since 2010
from 0.277 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,583
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $711 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+74%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(511)
Black29.7%(245)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian2.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(318)
Black27.2%(195)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(67)
Asian7.1%(51)
Other12%(86)
Diversity Score87.6%(628)
Diversity Score
88
+47%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fincastle, Kentucky?

Fincastle, Kentucky has about 717 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fincastle, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fincastle, Kentucky earns about $90,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fincastle, Kentucky expensive?

In Fincastle, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $263,700, and the typical rent is about $2,583 a month.

How educated are people in Fincastle, Kentucky?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fincastle, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fincastle, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of people in Fincastle, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fincastle, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fincastle, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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