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Stamping Ground

Kentucky · 780 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Stamping Ground has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,019. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
780
+38%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,327 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+3%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5176648119571K1990201020202024Stamping Ground
2024994
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,019
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,341
+37%since 2000
from $17,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(555)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(707)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.8%(30)
Diversity Score18.2%(142)
Diversity Score
18
+586%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamping Ground, Kentucky?

Stamping Ground, Kentucky has about 780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stamping Ground, Kentucky?

The typical household in Stamping Ground, Kentucky earns about $46,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stamping Ground, Kentucky expensive?

In Stamping Ground, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $137,900, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Stamping Ground, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stamping Ground, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stamping Ground, Kentucky?

About 13.6% of people in Stamping Ground, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamping Ground, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamping Ground, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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