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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

London

Kentucky · 5,692 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 $27,283. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,400. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,692
−1%since 1990
from 5,757 in 1990
1990 – 2025
452 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 457 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+7%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024London
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,283
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,046
+31%since 1990
from $11,463 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
53.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
46.9% rent
2.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,662)
Black1.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(234)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,449)
Black1.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.7%(38)
Diversity Score7.4%(419)
7
+81%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in London, Kentucky?

London, Kentucky has about 5,692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in London, Kentucky?

The typical household in London, Kentucky earns about $27,283 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in London, Kentucky?

About 15.2% 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 20.7% of people in London, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has London, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, London, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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