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Willisburg

Kentucky · 303 residents (2025 est.) · 0.686 sq mi
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Willisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $145,200. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
+10%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:303 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2372903433964491990201020202024Willisburg
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,092
+76%since 2000
from $13,129 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+4%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,200
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+76%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(282)
Black5.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(328)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score4.4%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−69%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 33.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willisburg, Kentucky?

Willisburg, Kentucky has about 334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willisburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Willisburg, Kentucky earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willisburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Willisburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $145,200, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Willisburg, Kentucky?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Willisburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willisburg, Kentucky?

About 32.3% of people in Willisburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willisburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Willisburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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