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Sanders

Kentucky · 197 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Sanders has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,269. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−20%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+18%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1462343224104981990201020202024Sanders
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,269
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,023
+16%since 2000
from $11,230 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
71.1%
+44.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing38.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$521
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(184)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(7)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(24)
Diversity Score
12
+108%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.4%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanders, Kentucky?

Sanders, Kentucky has about 197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanders, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sanders, Kentucky earns about $31,269 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Sanders, Kentucky?

About 0.7% 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 71.1% of people in Sanders, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanders, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanders, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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