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Nortonville

Kentucky · 977 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 $31,103. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 287 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,800. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
977
−23%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
843 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+17%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8249901K1K1K1990201020202024Nortonville
2024904
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,103
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,371
+100%since 2000
from $13,179 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(896)
Black1.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(28)
Diversity Score16.1%(157)
Diversity Score
16
+122%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nortonville, Kentucky?

Nortonville, Kentucky has about 977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nortonville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Nortonville, Kentucky earns about $31,103 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 $59,800, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Nortonville, Kentucky?

About 7.2% 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 28.9% 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 232 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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