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Sanders

Kentucky · 242 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Sanders has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $20,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−2%vs 2000
vs 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
820 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1462343224104981990201020202024Sanders
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,146 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,105
−37%vs 2000
vs $11,230 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
19.1%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,400
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$375
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−44%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(219)
Black9.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(52)
Diversity Score
22
+261%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+19.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanders, Kentucky?

Sanders, Kentucky has about 242 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sanders, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sanders, Kentucky earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanders, Kentucky expensive?

In Sanders, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $20,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Sanders, Kentucky?

About 19.1% 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 19.1% of people in Sanders, 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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