CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Fleming-Neon

Kentucky · 548 residents · 1.615 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Fleming-Neon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,203. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 292 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $36,200. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
−35%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4766598431K1K1990201020202024Fleming-Neon
2024567
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,203
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,042
+166%since 2000
from $9,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fleming-Neon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(807)
Black2.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(71)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(505)
Black2.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score7.6%(42)
Diversity Score
8
−10%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Fleming-Neon

Alapaha
Pop 494
Wiscon
Pop 499
Dexter
Pop 694
Altha
Pop 492
Places similar to Fleming-Neon
Head to head

Compare Fleming-Neon to nearby cities

FLEMING-NEON VS
Bloomingdale
Income$52,317+86%
Home value$165,500+357%
Population9,292+1630%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FLEMING-NEON VS
Kingsport
Income$52,490+86%
Home value$234,100+547%
Population57,530+10613%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FLEMING-NEON VS
Bristol
Income$50,404+79%
Home value$184,100+409%
Population16,418+2957%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FLEMING-NEON VS
Bristol
Income$58,162+106%
Home value$194,500+437%
Population28,107+5134%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky?

Fleming-Neon, Kentucky has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky earns about $28,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fleming-Neon, Kentucky expensive?

In Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $36,200.

How educated are people in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky?

About 18.4% of people in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fleming-Neon, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fleming-Neon, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kentucky
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Fleming-Neon with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →