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Willisburg

Kentucky · 282 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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Willisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,361. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,800. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−7%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+12%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2372903433964491990201020202024Willisburg
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,361
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,242
+8%since 2000
from $13,129 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+135%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(271)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(24)
Diversity Score
9
−39%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willisburg, Kentucky?

Willisburg, Kentucky has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willisburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Willisburg, Kentucky earns about $27,361 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 $106,800, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Willisburg, Kentucky?

About 3.0% 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 26.2% 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 27 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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