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Frenchburg

Kentucky · 601 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 $32,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,900. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
601
+9%since 2000
from 551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535536547548551990201020202024Frenchburg
2024643
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,596
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,350 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,645
+35%since 2000
from $12,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
53.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(576)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(16)
Diversity Score10.4%(63)
Diversity Score
10
+286%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

Frenchburg, Kentucky has about 601 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Frenchburg, Kentucky earns about $32,596 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Frenchburg, Kentucky?

About 9.0% 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 35.2% 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 13 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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