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Maysville

Kentucky · 8,688 residents (2025 est.) · 18.974 sq mi
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Maysville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,013. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,500. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,737
−3%since 2000
from 8,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,688 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Maysville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,013
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,167
+67%since 2000
from $16,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
−2%since 2010
from 0.531 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+48%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(7,700)
Black11.5%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(2,608)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(7,349)
Black7.6%(662)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(327)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other4.5%(389)
Diversity Score35.4%(3,095)
Diversity Score
35
+22%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maysville, Kentucky?

Maysville, Kentucky has about 8,737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maysville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Maysville, Kentucky earns about $39,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maysville, Kentucky expensive?

In Maysville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $151,500, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Maysville, Kentucky?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maysville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maysville, Kentucky?

About 24.3% of people in Maysville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maysville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Maysville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,568 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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