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Poole

Kentucky · 256 residents · 0.97 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $175,800. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

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

Total population
256
+57%since 2023
from 163 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
+57%since 2023
from 168 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2014 – 2024
69147224302380201420202024Poole
2024256
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $180,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.6%(45)
Diversity Score50%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(21)
Diversity Score18.8%(48)
Diversity Score
19
−62%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
−23%since 2023
from 44.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Female
46.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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