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Kuttawa

Kentucky · 663 residents (2025 est.) · 2.188 sq mi
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Kuttawa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $292,200. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−1%since 2000
from 596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
269 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.8
+18%since 2000
from 55.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:663 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5215846487127751990201020202024Kuttawa
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,214
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,125
+93%since 2000
from $21,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−4%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
42.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.6%
+60.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+65%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(573)
Black2.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(528)
Black7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(19)
Diversity Score23.5%(138)
Diversity Score
23
+278%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kuttawa, Kentucky?

Kuttawa, Kentucky has about 588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kuttawa, Kentucky?

The typical household in Kuttawa, Kentucky earns about $78,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kuttawa, Kentucky expensive?

In Kuttawa, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $292,200.

How educated are people in Kuttawa, Kentucky?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kuttawa, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kuttawa, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of people in Kuttawa, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kuttawa, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Kuttawa, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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