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Pineville

Kentucky · 1,678 residents · 3.373 sq mi
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Pineville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,920. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 415 residents. 13% 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 $94,400. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,678
−20%since 2000
from 2,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
497 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pineville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,920
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,435 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,869
+49%since 2000
from $12,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
58.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−20%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,932)
Black4.3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(278)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,560)
Black2.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other8.2%(138)
Diversity Score25.8%(433)
Diversity Score
26
+94%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 36.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pineville, Kentucky?

Pineville, Kentucky has about 1,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pineville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pineville, Kentucky earns about $23,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pineville, Kentucky expensive?

In Pineville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Pineville, Kentucky?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pineville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pineville, Kentucky?

About 32.7% of people in Pineville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pineville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pineville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 497 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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