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Plum Springs

Kentucky · 497 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Plum Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
497
+11%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834234635025421990201020202024Plum Springs
2024405
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,316
+31%since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(380)
Black12.8%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(378)
Black8.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(34)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score39.8%(198)
Diversity Score
40
+32%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plum Springs, Kentucky?

Plum Springs, Kentucky has about 497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plum Springs, Kentucky?

The typical household in Plum Springs, Kentucky earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum Springs, Kentucky expensive?

In Plum Springs, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Plum Springs, Kentucky?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plum Springs, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum Springs, Kentucky?

About 10.9% of people in Plum Springs, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plum Springs, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Plum Springs, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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