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Flat Lick

Kentucky · 850 residents · 4.781 sq mi
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Flat Lick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,590. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 222 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,700. The poverty rate of 73.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
850
−21%since 2019
from 1,072 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 224 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+12%since 2019
from 35.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5667709751K1K201020202024Flat Lick
2024634
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,590
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $18,850 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,084
−30%since 2019
from $8,698 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
73.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
45.4% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+52%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,072)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(819)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(28)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
47.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
47.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flat Lick, Kentucky?

Flat Lick, Kentucky has about 850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flat Lick, Kentucky?

The typical household in Flat Lick, Kentucky earns about $13,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flat Lick, Kentucky expensive?

In Flat Lick, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Flat Lick, Kentucky?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Flat Lick, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flat Lick, Kentucky?

About 73.7% of people in Flat Lick, 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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