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Thruston

Kentucky · 2,234 residents · 1.765 sq mi
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Thruston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,262. Population has declined 5% since 2021. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,800. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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

2,234
−5%vs 2021
vs 2,344 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,266 / sq mi
−5%vs 2021
vs 1,328 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
34.7
−3%vs 2021
vs 35.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Thruston
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,262
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $73,568 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,654
−1%vs 2021
vs $26,031 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
9.5%
+6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$117,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $127,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$717
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $644 in 2021
US average: $1,124
79.6%
−12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.8% in 2021
20.4% rent
1.7
−3%vs 2021
vs 1.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,207)
Black4.1%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(33)
Diversity Score13.9%(327)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,977)
Black1.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(108)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.5%(34)
Diversity Score20.1%(449)
20
+44%vs 2021
vs 14 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 25.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
95.5%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
67.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
13.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
42.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.5% in 2021
0.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
7.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Thruston, Kentucky?

Thruston, Kentucky has about 2,234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thruston, Kentucky?

The typical household in Thruston, Kentucky earns about $70,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thruston, Kentucky expensive?

In Thruston, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Thruston, Kentucky?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Thruston, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thruston, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of people in Thruston, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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