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Lynch

Kentucky · 747 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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Lynch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,708. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 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 $44,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
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
747
−17%since 2000
from 900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,498 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+10%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4826758691K1K1990201020202024Lynch
2024709
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,708
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,609 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,018
−3%since 2000
from $13,369 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−48.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(659)
Black24.7%(222)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(429)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(580)
Black20.9%(156)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.5%(325)
Diversity Score
44
−9%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynch, Kentucky?

Lynch, Kentucky has about 747 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynch, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lynch, Kentucky earns about $24,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynch, Kentucky expensive?

In Lynch, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Lynch, Kentucky?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lynch, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynch, Kentucky?

About 39.1% of people in Lynch, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynch, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynch, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 405 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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