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Van Lear

Kentucky · 893 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 $36,354. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 209 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,800. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
893
−19%since 1990
from 1,102 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
220 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 271 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+16%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2745007269511K19902024Van Lear
2024443
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,354
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,937 in 1990
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,953
+104%since 1990
from $9,291 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
7.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(858)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+20.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+34.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+16.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+9%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
Female
40.3%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Lear, Kentucky?

Van Lear, Kentucky has about 893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Lear, Kentucky earns about $36,354 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 $76,800.

How educated are people in Van Lear, Kentucky?

About 27.7% 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 22.0% 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 209 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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