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Lynch

Kentucky · 658 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 $38,594. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 242 residents. 16% 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 $56,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−27%since 2000
from 900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,201 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 3,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+12%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4826758691K1K1990201020202024Lynch
2024709
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,594
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,623
+62%since 2000
from $13,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(529)
Black13.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score36.1%(237)
Diversity Score
36
−24%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+91%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 35.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynch, Kentucky?

Lynch, Kentucky has about 658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynch, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lynch, Kentucky earns about $38,594 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Lynch, Kentucky?

About 15.6% 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 14.1% 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 494 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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