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Nortonville

Kentucky · 1,204 residents · 1.159 sq mi
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Nortonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,800. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,400. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,204
−5%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8249901K1K1K1990201020202024Nortonville
2024904
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,285
+46%since 2000
from $13,179 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+41%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,211)
Black2.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(91)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,154)
Black2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.9%(23)
Diversity Score11.5%(138)
Diversity Score
11
+58%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nortonville, Kentucky?

Nortonville, Kentucky has about 1,204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nortonville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Nortonville, Kentucky earns about $29,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nortonville, Kentucky expensive?

In Nortonville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $60,400, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Nortonville, Kentucky?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nortonville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nortonville, Kentucky?

About 26.8% of people in Nortonville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nortonville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Nortonville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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