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Symsonia

Kentucky · 615 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Symsonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,313. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,500. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
615
−7%vs 2011
vs 662 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
405 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 436 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
−8%vs 2011
vs 51.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
358441524607690201020202024Symsonia
2024473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,313
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,433
+8%vs 2011
vs $17,011 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.318 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food16.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $115,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $575 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−27.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.6% in 2011
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−18%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(628)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(81)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(599)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(13)
Diversity Score
2
−83%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 16.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
Female
55.8%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Symsonia, Kentucky?

Symsonia, Kentucky has about 615 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Symsonia, Kentucky?

The typical household in Symsonia, Kentucky earns about $39,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Symsonia, Kentucky expensive?

In Symsonia, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Symsonia, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Symsonia, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Symsonia, Kentucky?

About 12.0% of people in Symsonia, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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