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Sardis

Kentucky · 60 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Sardis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,813. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,500. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−60%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.0
+37%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42931431932441990201020202024Sardis
202498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,862
+101%since 2000
from $9,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−35%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(2)
Diversity Score9%(5)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+170%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sardis, Kentucky?

Sardis, Kentucky has about 60 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sardis, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sardis, Kentucky earns about $27,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sardis, Kentucky expensive?

In Sardis, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $77,500.

How educated are people in Sardis, Kentucky?

About 6.4% 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 22.6% 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 98 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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

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