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Munfordville

Kentucky · 1,730 residents (2025 est.) · 2.24 sq mi
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Munfordville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,621. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 10% 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 $119,000. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
1,893
+21%since 2000
from 1,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−6%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,730 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Munfordville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,621
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,180
+129%since 2000
from $11,447 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.581
+12%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
62.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+19%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,352)
Black11.4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(439)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,555)
Black5.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(104)
Diversity Score39.3%(744)
Diversity Score
39
+40%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 31.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Munfordville, Kentucky?

Munfordville, Kentucky has about 1,893 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Munfordville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Munfordville, Kentucky earns about $32,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Munfordville, Kentucky expensive?

In Munfordville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $119,000, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Munfordville, Kentucky?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Munfordville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Munfordville, Kentucky?

About 33.3% of people in Munfordville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Munfordville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Munfordville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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