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La Center

Kentucky · 1,009 residents · 0.605 sq mi
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La Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,138. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,800. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,009
−3%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,668 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+1%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6427989541K1K1990201020202024La Center
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,138
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,593
+16%since 2000
from $14,317 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+54%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(922)
Black9.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(237)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(865)
Black10.3%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.5%(25)
Diversity Score31.5%(318)
Diversity Score
31
+38%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Center, Kentucky?

La Center, Kentucky has about 1,009 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Center, Kentucky?

The typical household in La Center, Kentucky earns about $27,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Center, Kentucky expensive?

In La Center, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in La Center, Kentucky?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Center, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Center, Kentucky?

About 25.0% of people in La Center, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Center, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, La Center, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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