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North Corbin

Kentucky · 1,727 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 $41,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,900. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,727
+4%since 2000
from 1,662 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Corbin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,204
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,756 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,542
+58%since 2000
from $11,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,562)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(49)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(177)
Diversity Score
10
+3219%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 64.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Corbin, Kentucky?

North Corbin, Kentucky has about 1,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Corbin, Kentucky earns about $41,204 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 $84,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in North Corbin, Kentucky?

About 13.9% 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 29.9% of people in North Corbin, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Corbin, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, North Corbin, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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