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St. Mary

Kentucky · 138 residents · 0.778 sq mi
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St. Mary is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,625. Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 45 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $125,000. Households here earn about 45% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−25%since 2019
from 183 in 2019
2019 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 235 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+41%since 2019
from 28.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2019 – 2024
12516320224027820192024St. Mary
2024147
20192024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,406 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2019 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,691
−22%since 2019
from $31,610 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services17.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2019 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
29.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+22%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2019 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(126)
Black2.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(8)
Diversity Score23.7%(33)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2019
2019 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+15%since 2019
from 19.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
99.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
Female
47.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Mary, Kentucky?

St. Mary, Kentucky has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Mary, Kentucky?

The typical household in St. Mary, Kentucky earns about $75,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Mary, Kentucky expensive?

In St. Mary, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $125,000.

How educated are people in St. Mary, Kentucky?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in St. Mary, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Mary, Kentucky?

About 7.3% of people in St. Mary, 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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