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Muldraugh

Kentucky · 1,009 residents (2025 est.) · 0.524 sq mi
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Muldraugh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,508. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% 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 $76,700. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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
1,127
−13%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,151 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+24%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,009 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9041K1K1K1K1990201020202024Muldraugh
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,508
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,939
+177%since 2000
from $13,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+34%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−5%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,020)
Black9.8%(127)
Hispanic / Latino7%(91)
Asian1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(518)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(911)
Black6.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(57)
Asian2.2%(25)
Other5.7%(64)
Diversity Score42.1%(474)
Diversity Score
42
+5%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+85%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muldraugh, Kentucky?

Muldraugh, Kentucky has about 1,127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muldraugh, Kentucky?

The typical household in Muldraugh, Kentucky earns about $60,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muldraugh, Kentucky expensive?

In Muldraugh, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $76,700, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Muldraugh, Kentucky?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Muldraugh, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muldraugh, Kentucky?

About 22.5% of people in Muldraugh, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muldraugh, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Muldraugh, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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