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Plantation

Kentucky · 826 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Plantation has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,100. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
826
−8%since 2000
from 902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,089 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 4,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7908519129721K1990201020202024Plantation
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,880
+5%since 2000
from $23,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(799)
Black7.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(211)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(610)
Black13.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(49)
Asian2.2%(18)
Other3.9%(32)
Diversity Score52.7%(435)
Diversity Score
53
+125%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plantation, Kentucky?

Plantation, Kentucky has about 826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plantation, Kentucky?

The typical household in Plantation, Kentucky earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plantation, Kentucky expensive?

In Plantation, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $166,100, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Plantation, Kentucky?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plantation, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plantation, Kentucky?

About 12.7% of people in Plantation, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plantation, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Plantation, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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