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Fredonia

Kentucky · 401 residents · 0.621 sq mi
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Fredonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,942. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
401
−5%since 2000
from 420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3454275095916731990201020202024Fredonia
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,942
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,403
+24%since 2000
from $14,865 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+37%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(402)
Black3.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(41)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(387)
Black2.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score9.4%(37)
Diversity Score
9
−4%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−10%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia, Kentucky?

Fredonia, Kentucky has about 401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredonia, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fredonia, Kentucky earns about $33,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredonia, Kentucky expensive?

In Fredonia, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia, Kentucky?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fredonia, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredonia, Kentucky?

About 10.8% of people in Fredonia, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredonia, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredonia, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 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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