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White Plains

Kentucky · 884 residents · 3.252 sq mi
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White Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
884
+11%since 2000
from 800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+17%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5786998209401K1990201020202024White Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,967
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,030
+22%since 2000
from $13,187 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+40%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(766)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(66)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(860)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(40)
Diversity Score
5
−46%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Plains, Kentucky?

White Plains, Kentucky has about 884 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Plains, Kentucky?

The typical household in White Plains, Kentucky earns about $28,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Plains, Kentucky expensive?

In White Plains, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in White Plains, Kentucky?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in White Plains, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Plains, Kentucky?

About 16.4% of people in White Plains, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Plains, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, White Plains, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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