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Kevil

Kentucky · 595 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 $43,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,800. With a median age of 46.1, 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 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
+4%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+16%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3094115146177191990201020202024Kevil
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,816
+99%since 2000
from $16,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(557)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score11.7%(70)
Diversity Score
12
+574%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kevil, Kentucky?

Kevil, Kentucky has about 595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kevil, Kentucky?

The typical household in Kevil, Kentucky earns about $43,333 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Kevil, Kentucky?

About 15.9% 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 18.4% 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 249 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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