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Inez

Kentucky · 515 residents (2025 est.) · 1.723 sq mi
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Inez has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,071. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $70,900. With a median age of 51.8, 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 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
930
+100%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+44%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:515 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3157691K2K2K1990201020202024Inez
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,071
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,678
+159%since 2000
from $14,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+26%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.5%
+47.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−48%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(896)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(34)
Diversity Score8.8%(82)
Diversity Score
9
+445%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% 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%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% 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
15.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 39.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+34.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inez, Kentucky?

Inez, Kentucky has about 930 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inez, Kentucky?

The typical household in Inez, Kentucky earns about $51,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inez, Kentucky expensive?

In Inez, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Inez, Kentucky?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Inez, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inez, Kentucky?

About 21.4% of people in Inez, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inez, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Inez, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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

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