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Fordsville

Kentucky · 446 residents · 0.448 sq mi
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Fordsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
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
446
−16%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
996 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+4%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4284825375926461990201020202024Fordsville
2024453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,265
+4%since 2000
from $14,740 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$615
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(414)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score10.4%(47)
Diversity Score
10
+2119%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.0%
−51.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordsville, Kentucky?

Fordsville, Kentucky has about 446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fordsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fordsville, Kentucky earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fordsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Fordsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Fordsville, Kentucky?

About 3.8% 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 16.8% 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 84 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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