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Willisburg

Kentucky · 300 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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Willisburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,900. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
−1%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+21%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2372903433964491990201020202024Willisburg
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,520
+102%since 2000
from $13,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(288)
Black3.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(27)
Diversity Score
9
−37%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willisburg, Kentucky?

Willisburg, Kentucky has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willisburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Willisburg, Kentucky earns about $53,750 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 $102,900, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Willisburg, Kentucky?

About 12.4% 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 31.1% 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 45 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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