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Middlesborough

Kentucky · 9,405 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 $29,114. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,400. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,405
−9%since 2000
from 10,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,274 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Middlesborough
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,114
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,479
+17%since 2000
from $13,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(8,349)
Black4%(374)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(153)
Asian1.1%(100)
Other3%(285)
Diversity Score23%(2,166)
Diversity Score
23
+52%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

Middlesborough, Kentucky has about 9,405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

The typical household in Middlesborough, Kentucky earns about $29,114 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 $72,400, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Middlesborough, Kentucky?

About 9.4% 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 33.2% 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 1,923 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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