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London

Kentucky · 7,572 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 $40,574. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 13% 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 $130,100. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,572
+33%since 2000
from 5,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024London
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,574
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,283 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,054
+67%since 2000
from $15,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
57.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(6,807)
Black1.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(255)
Asian0.9%(70)
Other2.7%(207)
Diversity Score20.9%(1,583)
Diversity Score
21
+184%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in London, Kentucky?

London, Kentucky has about 7,572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in London, Kentucky?

The typical household in London, Kentucky earns about $40,574 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 $130,100, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in London, Kentucky?

About 13.2% 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 27.8% of people in London, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has London, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, London, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,815 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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