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Middlesborough

Kentucky · 10,334 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 $20,069. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $79,200. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
10,334
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,400 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Middlesborough
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,069
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,565 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,730
+4%since 2000
from $13,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+47%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(9,600)
Black4.9%(509)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(82)
Asian0.6%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(1,570)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(9,490)
Black3.9%(405)
Hispanic / Latino1%(108)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other2%(206)
Diversity Score17.8%(1,836)
Diversity Score
18
+18%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

Middlesborough, Kentucky has about 10,334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

The typical household in Middlesborough, Kentucky earns about $20,069 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 $79,200, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

About 11.9% 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 38.4% 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 994 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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