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Pathfork

Kentucky · 326 residents · 1.242 sq mi
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Pathfork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $8,478. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 138 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,200. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 84% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−30%since 2019
from 464 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 374 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+27%since 2019
from 39.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
258353448543638201020202024Pathfork
2024542
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$8,478
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $13,854 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,761
−17%since 2019
from $6,905 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
79.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
25.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+18%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
7.4%
−25.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
43.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pathfork, Kentucky?

Pathfork, Kentucky has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pathfork, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pathfork, Kentucky earns about $8,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pathfork, Kentucky expensive?

In Pathfork, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $31,200.

How educated are people in Pathfork, Kentucky?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pathfork, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pathfork, Kentucky?

About 79.3% of people in Pathfork, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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