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Kevil

Kentucky · 376 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Kevil has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,412. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 198 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
376
−34%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3094115146177191990201020202024Kevil
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,412
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,045
−5%since 2000
from $16,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(567)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(370)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(8)
Diversity Score
2
+15%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kevil, Kentucky?

Kevil, Kentucky has about 376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kevil, Kentucky?

The typical household in Kevil, Kentucky earns about $34,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kevil, Kentucky expensive?

In Kevil, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Kevil, Kentucky?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kevil, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kevil, Kentucky?

About 10.8% of people in Kevil, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kevil, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Kevil, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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