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Fredonia

Kentucky · 372 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 $46,875. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% 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 $76,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
372
−11%since 2000
from 420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3454275095916731990201020202024Fredonia
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,562
+45%since 2000
from $14,865 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(342)
Black4.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score15.8%(59)
Diversity Score
16
+62%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia, Kentucky?

Fredonia, Kentucky has about 372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredonia, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fredonia, Kentucky earns about $46,875 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia, Kentucky?

About 7.8% 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 17.9% 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 98 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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