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Stearns

Kentucky · 1,365 residents · 4.02 sq mi
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Stearns has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,100. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,100. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
−14%since 2000
from 1,586 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
340 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+15%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9991K1K1K2K1990201020202024Stearns
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,520
+32%since 2000
from $11,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,556)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(24)
Diversity Score6.6%(90)
Diversity Score
7
+587%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+31.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+142%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stearns, Kentucky?

Stearns, Kentucky has about 1,365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stearns, Kentucky?

The typical household in Stearns, Kentucky earns about $24,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stearns, Kentucky expensive?

In Stearns, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $60,100, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Stearns, Kentucky?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Stearns, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stearns, Kentucky?

About 24.7% of people in Stearns, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stearns, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Stearns, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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