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Kingsley

Kentucky · 403 residents (2025 est.) · 0.072 sq mi
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Kingsley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
+3%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,139 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+7%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:403 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3513764014254501990201020202024Kingsley
2024442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,792
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,111 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,227
+145%since 2000
from $25,348 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−3%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,469
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(411)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian2.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(419)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(14)
Diversity Score12.5%(55)
Diversity Score
13
+46%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
2.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsley, Kentucky?

Kingsley, Kentucky has about 442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsley, Kentucky?

The typical household in Kingsley, Kentucky earns about $124,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingsley, Kentucky expensive?

In Kingsley, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $359,500, and the typical rent is about $1,469 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsley, Kentucky?

About 77.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsley, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingsley, Kentucky?

About 2.3% of people in Kingsley, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingsley, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingsley, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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