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Gamaliel

Kentucky · 468 residents (2025 est.) · 0.806 sq mi
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Gamaliel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
352
−20%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+7%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:468 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2713293874455031990201020202024Gamaliel
2024352
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,364
+135%since 2000
from $12,940 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+11%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(6)
Diversity Score4.2%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+6%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+105%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
7.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gamaliel, Kentucky?

Gamaliel, Kentucky has about 352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gamaliel, Kentucky?

The typical household in Gamaliel, Kentucky earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gamaliel, Kentucky expensive?

In Gamaliel, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Gamaliel, Kentucky?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gamaliel, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gamaliel, Kentucky?

About 19.0% of people in Gamaliel, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gamaliel, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Gamaliel, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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