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Kuttawa

Kentucky · 629 residents · 2.188 sq mi
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Kuttawa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $222,100. With a median age of 60.9, 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 60.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
+6%since 2000
from 596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.9
+11%since 2000
from 55.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5215846487127751990201020202024Kuttawa
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,315
+23%since 2000
from $21,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+89%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(574)
Black2.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(13)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other5.4%(34)
Diversity Score25%(157)
Diversity Score
25
+302%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kuttawa, Kentucky?

Kuttawa, Kentucky has about 629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kuttawa, Kentucky?

The typical household in Kuttawa, Kentucky earns about $51,667 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 $222,100, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Kuttawa, Kentucky?

About 20.6% 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 13.5% 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 87 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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