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Van Lear

Kentucky · 443 residents · 4.066 sq mi
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Van Lear has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,347. Population has declined 15% since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,100. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
443
−15%since 2023
from 520 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
109 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 128 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+3%since 2023
from 42.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2745007269511K19902024Van Lear
2024443
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,347
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $32,895 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,399
+18%since 2023
from $47,864 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.712
−3%since 2023
from 0.733 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information48.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$81,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−3%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(461)
Black8.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score25.8%(134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(382)
Black10.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(16)
Diversity Score30.6%(136)
Diversity Score
31
+19%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 21.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Female
51.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Lear, Kentucky?

Van Lear, Kentucky has about 443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Lear, Kentucky?

The typical household in Van Lear, Kentucky earns about $35,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Lear, Kentucky expensive?

In Van Lear, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $81,100.

How educated are people in Van Lear, Kentucky?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Van Lear, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Lear, Kentucky?

About 24.2% of people in Van Lear, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Lear, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Lear, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 659 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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