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Sardis

Kentucky · 61 residents (2025 est.) · 0.999 sq mi
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Sardis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
−34%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−15%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42931431932441990201020202024Sardis
202498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,483
+138%since 2000
from $9,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−17%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
91.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(97)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+115%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sardis, Kentucky?

Sardis, Kentucky has about 98 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sardis, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sardis, Kentucky earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sardis, Kentucky?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sardis, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sardis, Kentucky?

About 9.2% of people in Sardis, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sardis, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sardis, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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