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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

London

Kentucky · 5,757 residents · 12.597 sq mi
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London has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $49,600. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,757
+1%vs 2000
vs 5,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
457 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024London
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,955
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,283 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,463
−24%vs 2000
vs $15,046 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $370 in 2000
US average: $450
56.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.1% in 2000
43.5% rent
2.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,449)
Black1.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(419)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,662)
Black1.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score4.1%(234)
4
−45%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.1%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in London, Kentucky?

London, Kentucky has about 5,757 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in London, Kentucky?

The typical household in London, Kentucky earns about $18,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is London, Kentucky expensive?

In London, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in London, Kentucky?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in London, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in London, Kentucky?

About 24.1% of people in London, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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