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Radcliff

Kentucky · 22,576 residents (2025 est.) · 13.356 sq mi
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Radcliff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,864
+4%since 2000
from 21,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,712 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+13%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,576 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,559
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,763 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,154
+96%since 2000
from $16,436 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+5%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(13,308)
Black25.1%(5,521)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,243)
Asian3.5%(765)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(14,192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(13,358)
Black22.6%(5,159)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(2,214)
Asian3.3%(753)
Other6%(1,380)
Diversity Score74.2%(16,967)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Radcliff, Kentucky?

Radcliff, Kentucky has about 22,864 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Radcliff, Kentucky?

The typical household in Radcliff, Kentucky earns about $58,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Radcliff, Kentucky expensive?

In Radcliff, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $169,600, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Radcliff, Kentucky?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Radcliff, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Radcliff, Kentucky?

About 15.9% of people in Radcliff, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Radcliff, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Radcliff, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,092 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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