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Edmonson County

Kentucky · 12,749 residents (2025 est.) · 302.806 sq mi
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Edmonson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,937. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,300. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,355
+6%since 2000
from 11,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 39 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+20%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,749 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Edmonson County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(537)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(711)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(582)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(604)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(617)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(1,484)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(1,470)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(1,711)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(1,949)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(1,596)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(868)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(226)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,937
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,413 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,834
+106%since 2000
from $14,480 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+1%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Edmonson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,408)
Black0.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(65)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(11,318)
Black0.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(211)
Asian0.6%(77)
Other5.4%(667)
Diversity Score
20
+127%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
−71%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran0.7%(85)
Mexican0.6%(75)
Guatemalan0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.3%(41)
Filipino0.2%(23)
Asian Indian0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(30)
Chamorro0.1%(17)
Ancestry
American13.6%(1,684)
English10.8%(1,332)
German10.8%(1,330)
Irish8.2%(1,010)
French1.6%(193)
Scottish1.3%(165)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(133)
Dutch0.7%(83)
Norwegian0.6%(78)
Italian0.4%(50)
Swedish0.3%(37)
Austrian0.2%(29)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian0.2%(24)
Greek0.1%(16)
Welsh0.1%(16)
Danish0.1%(10)
Polish0.1%(9)
Czech0%(5)
British0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26%(1,348)
Married56.6%(2,930)
Widowed3.7%(192)
Divorced13.6%(705)
Women 15+
Never married17.1%(915)
Married61.7%(3,301)
Widowed12.2%(654)
Divorced9%(480)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

Edmonson County, Kentucky has about 12,355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Edmonson County, Kentucky earns about $54,937 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edmonson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Edmonson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $160,300, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Edmonson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

About 15.3% of people in Edmonson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edmonson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Edmonson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,998 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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