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Vanceburg

Kentucky · 1,731 residents · 1.449 sq mi
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Vanceburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,500. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,731
+1%since 1990
from 1,713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,195 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,182 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+8%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vanceburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,938
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,225 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,275
+48%since 1990
from $6,251 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
37.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 38.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$197
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,704)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,700)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.2%(38)
Diversity Score
2
+36%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.6%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 36.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+23%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vanceburg, Kentucky?

Vanceburg, Kentucky has about 1,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vanceburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Vanceburg, Kentucky earns about $15,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vanceburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Vanceburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $34,500, and the typical rent is about $197 a month.

How educated are people in Vanceburg, Kentucky?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vanceburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vanceburg, Kentucky?

About 37.6% of people in Vanceburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vanceburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Vanceburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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