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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oak Grove

Kentucky · 7,064 residents · 10.709 sq mi
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Oak Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,235. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 4,200 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,400. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,064
+147%since 1990
from 2,864 in 1990
1990 – 2025
660 / sq mi
+147%since 1990
from 267 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.8
+5%since 1990
from 22.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Oak Grove
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,235
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,109 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,769
+78%since 1990
from $7,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.6%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$532
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
41.2%
+22.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
58.8% rent
2.1
−43%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,989)
Black23.5%(673)
Hispanic / Latino8%(230)
Asian3.1%(89)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,904)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(4,116)
Black25%(1,768)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(665)
Asian1.5%(109)
Diversity Score67.1%(4,742)
67
+1%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Kentucky?

Oak Grove, Kentucky has about 7,064 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oak Grove, Kentucky?

The typical household in Oak Grove, Kentucky earns about $32,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove, Kentucky expensive?

In Oak Grove, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove, Kentucky?

About 10.6% of people in Oak Grove, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Grove, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Grove, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,200 residents, a change of about 147 percent over that period.

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

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