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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middlesborough

Kentucky · 10,384 residents · 7.384 sq mi
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Middlesborough has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,565. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,700. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,384
−8%since 1990
from 11,328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,406 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+11%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Middlesborough
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,565
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,821 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,189
+62%since 1990
from $8,131 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$324
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−6%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(10,670)
Black5.4%(614)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(69)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score15.1%(1,707)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(9,600)
Black4.9%(509)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(82)
Asian0.6%(63)
Diversity Score15.1%(1,570)
Diversity Score
15
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

Middlesborough, Kentucky has about 10,384 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

The typical household in Middlesborough, Kentucky earns about $19,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middlesborough, Kentucky expensive?

In Middlesborough, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Middlesborough, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

About 28.1% of people in Middlesborough, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middlesborough, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Middlesborough, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 944 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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