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Inez

Kentucky · 717 residents · 1.723 sq mi
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Inez has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
717
+54%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
416 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+28%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3157691K2K2K1990201020202024Inez
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,875
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,833
+19%since 2000
from $14,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing33.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(710)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(18)
Diversity Score7.7%(55)
Diversity Score
8
+376%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% 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
22.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inez, Kentucky?

Inez, Kentucky has about 717 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inez, Kentucky?

The typical household in Inez, Kentucky earns about $25,875 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Inez, Kentucky?

About 8.5% 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 32.6% 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 233 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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