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McRoberts

Kentucky · 784 residents · 5.603 sq mi
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McRoberts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,364. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−15%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+15%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2224647079491K1990201020202024McRoberts
2024556
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,364
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$17,236
+64%since 2000
from $10,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing22.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−55.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(851)
Black6.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(760)
Black1.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(44)
Diversity Score
6
−65%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McRoberts, Kentucky?

McRoberts, Kentucky has about 784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McRoberts, Kentucky?

The typical household in McRoberts, Kentucky earns about $36,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McRoberts, Kentucky expensive?

In McRoberts, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in McRoberts, Kentucky?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in McRoberts, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McRoberts, Kentucky?

About 30.5% of people in McRoberts, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has McRoberts, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, McRoberts, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 326 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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