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North Corbin

Kentucky · 2,190 residents · 1.72 sq mi
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North Corbin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,447. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $157,700. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,190
+32%since 2000
from 1,662 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Corbin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,447
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,756 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,763
+96%since 2000
from $11,104 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−8%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+71%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,619)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,076)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(108)
Diversity Score12.4%(271)
Diversity Score
12
+3914%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+129%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
1.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2017
from 53.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Corbin, Kentucky?

North Corbin, Kentucky has about 2,190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Corbin, Kentucky?

The typical household in North Corbin, Kentucky earns about $51,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Corbin, Kentucky expensive?

In North Corbin, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $157,700, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in North Corbin, Kentucky?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Corbin, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Corbin, Kentucky?

About 34.0% of people in North Corbin, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Corbin, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, North Corbin, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 454 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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