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Sycamore

Kentucky · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.017 sq mi
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Sycamore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,700. With a median age of 68.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
−26%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,941 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 9,353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.4
+35%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
65981321661991990201020202024Sycamore
2024118
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,751
+86%since 2000
from $26,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+38%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
1.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(129)
Black14.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(101)
Black7.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(8)
Diversity Score32.1%(38)
Diversity Score
32
−20%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
18.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% 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 Sycamore, Kentucky?

Sycamore, Kentucky has about 118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sycamore, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sycamore, Kentucky earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sycamore, Kentucky expensive?

In Sycamore, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $196,700.

How educated are people in Sycamore, Kentucky?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sycamore, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sycamore, Kentucky?

About 9.3% of people in Sycamore, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sycamore, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sycamore, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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