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Frenchburg

Kentucky · 486 residents · 0.84 sq mi
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Frenchburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,000. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
486
−12%since 2000
from 551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535536547548551990201020202024Frenchburg
2024643
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,657
+19%since 2000
from $12,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+14%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
27.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

Frenchburg, Kentucky has about 486 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Frenchburg, Kentucky earns about $22,500 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

About 6.8% 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 34.0% of people in Frenchburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frenchburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Frenchburg, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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