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Flatwoods

Kentucky · 7,423 residents · 3.497 sq mi
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Flatwoods has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,600. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,423
−2%since 2000
from 7,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,123 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Flatwoods
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,068
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,115 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,485
+33%since 2000
from $17,633 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(7,441)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(44)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(247)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,174)
Black0.8%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(58)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other0.5%(40)
Diversity Score6.4%(478)
Diversity Score
6
+98%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flatwoods, Kentucky?

Flatwoods, Kentucky has about 7,423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flatwoods, Kentucky?

The typical household in Flatwoods, Kentucky earns about $41,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flatwoods, Kentucky expensive?

In Flatwoods, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $80,600, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Flatwoods, Kentucky?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Flatwoods, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flatwoods, Kentucky?

About 7.6% of people in Flatwoods, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flatwoods, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Flatwoods, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 376 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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