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Inez

Kentucky · 546 residents · 1.723 sq mi
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Inez has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% 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 $136,000. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
546
+17%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.7
+52%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3157691K2K2K1990201020202024Inez
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,458
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,556
+66%since 2000
from $14,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
51.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(534)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score3.9%(21)
Diversity Score
4
+140%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inez, Kentucky?

Inez, Kentucky has about 546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inez, Kentucky?

The typical household in Inez, Kentucky earns about $51,458 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 $136,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Inez, Kentucky?

About 14.7% 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 25.1% 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 62 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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