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Kentucky · 204 residents (2025 est.) · 0.295 sq mi
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Sanders has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,524. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
+77%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,475 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
−20%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:204 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1462343224104981990201020202024Sanders
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,524
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,146 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,175
+80%since 2000
from $11,230 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+3%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing24%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
76.1%
+63.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(240)
Black2.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(414)
Black4.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score11.5%(50)
Diversity Score
12
+94%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+42.9 ptssince 2017
from 50.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanders, Kentucky?

Sanders, Kentucky has about 435 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanders, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sanders, Kentucky earns about $39,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sanders, Kentucky?

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

What is the poverty rate in Sanders, Kentucky?

About 49.0% of people in Sanders, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanders, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanders, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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

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