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Frenchburg

Kentucky · 625 residents (2025 est.) · 0.84 sq mi
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Frenchburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,806. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,400. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
+17%since 2000
from 551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
765 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+40%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:625 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4535536547548551990201020202024Frenchburg
2024643
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,806
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,350 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,848
+86%since 2000
from $12,288 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+25%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$268
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+136%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(27)
Diversity Score12.3%(79)
Diversity Score
12
+354%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 29.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

Frenchburg, Kentucky has about 643 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Frenchburg, Kentucky earns about $26,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frenchburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Frenchburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $131,400, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Frenchburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

About 39.7% of people in Frenchburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frenchburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Frenchburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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