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Fordsville

Kentucky · 451 residents (2025 est.) · 0.448 sq mi
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Fordsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453
−15%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−15%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:451 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4284825375926461990201020202024Fordsville
2024453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,385
+18%since 2000
from $14,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+10%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$533
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(529)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(374)
Black15%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(9)
Diversity Score36.9%(167)
Diversity Score
37
+7744%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% 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
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 57.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordsville, Kentucky?

Fordsville, Kentucky has about 453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fordsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fordsville, Kentucky earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fordsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Fordsville, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Fordsville, Kentucky?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fordsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fordsville, Kentucky?

About 24.9% of people in Fordsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fordsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fordsville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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