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Poole

Kentucky · 256 residents · 0.97 sq mi
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Poole is a city of 256 people in Kentucky. At a median age of 54.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 92% of the housing stock. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has risen by half, up 93 people. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

256
+57%since 2023
from 163 in 2023
2014 – 2024
264 / sq mi
+57%since 2023
from 168 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.97 sq mi
Population, 20142024
69147224302380201420202024Poole
2024256
201420202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(23)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(23)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.8%(43)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6439.8%(102)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.9%(15)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,068
−9%since 2023
from $54,877 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.259
−6%since 2023
from 0.274 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$175,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $180,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
91.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
8.1% rent
25.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.59 people
+24%since 2023
from 2.09 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
8.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.6%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(21)
19
−62%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German13.3%(34)
English10.5%(27)
French9.4%(24)
American9%(23)
Norwegian3.1%(8)
Scottish2.7%(7)
Irish2%(5)
Polish2%(5)
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.8 min
−23%since 2023
from 44.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
79.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
90.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
92.3%
US average: 74.6%
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
46.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
75.8%
US average: 87.7%
98.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.4%(17)
Married80.3%(102)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.3%(8)
Women 15+
Never married7.5%(8)
Married87.7%(93)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.7%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.9%
US average: 13.8%
5.9%
US average: 18.4%
24.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)57.9%(11)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Poole, Kentucky?

Poole, Kentucky has about 256 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Poole, Kentucky expensive?

In Poole, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $175,800.

How educated are people in Poole, Kentucky?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Poole, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poole, Kentucky?

About 2.0% of people in Poole, 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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