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Yelvington

Kentucky · 594 residents · 0.758 sq mi
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Yelvington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,176. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $137,500. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
594
+16%since 2023
from 511 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
784 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 674 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2023
from 37.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
26735644653562420202024Yelvington
2024594
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,176
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,038 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,419
+14%since 2023
from $25,771 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−9%since 2023
from 0.469 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services12.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $149,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−32%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(23)
Diversity Score10.7%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(576)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(18)
Diversity Score7.3%(44)
Diversity Score
7
−32%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+8%since 2023
from 27.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
Female
61.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yelvington, Kentucky?

Yelvington, Kentucky has about 594 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yelvington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Yelvington, Kentucky earns about $68,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yelvington, Kentucky expensive?

In Yelvington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $137,500.

How educated are people in Yelvington, Kentucky?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Yelvington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yelvington, Kentucky?

About 21.2% of people in Yelvington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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