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Sycamore

Kentucky · 166 residents · 0.017 sq mi
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Sycamore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $156,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
166
+4%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,765 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 9,353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
65981321661991990201020202024Sycamore
2024118
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,826
+59%since 2000
from $26,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,643
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(122)
Black10.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6%(10)
Asian6.6%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.6%(84)
Diversity Score
51
+27%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sycamore, Kentucky?

Sycamore, Kentucky has about 166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sycamore, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sycamore, Kentucky earns about $75,000 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 $156,300, and the typical rent is about $1,643 a month.

How educated are people in Sycamore, Kentucky?

About 36.5% 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 16.7% 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 90 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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

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