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Freeburn

Kentucky · 296 residents · 1.208 sq mi
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Freeburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,778. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 58 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 60% 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
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−16%since 2019
from 354 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
245 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 293 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+32%since 2019
from 32.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
57159261363465201020202024Freeburn
202491
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,778
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $21,136 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$8,622
−6%since 2019
from $9,142 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
21.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(288)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−93%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
12.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Female
52.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeburn, Kentucky?

Freeburn, Kentucky has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeburn, Kentucky?

The typical household in Freeburn, Kentucky earns about $20,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Freeburn, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Freeburn, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeburn, Kentucky?

About 20.4% of people in Freeburn, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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