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Edmonson County

Kentucky · 11,644 residents · 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 $25,413. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,644
+12%since 1990
from 10,357 in 1990
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+9%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Edmonson County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,413
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,134 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,480
+102%since 1990
from $7,181 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$310
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227 in 1990
US average: $602
85.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
14.4% rent
2.2
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(10,159)
Black1.6%(168)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(563)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,408)
Black0.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(65)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score3%(350)
3
−45%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.7%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 48.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 32.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

Edmonson County, Kentucky has about 11,644 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Edmonson County, Kentucky earns about $25,413 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

About 4.9% 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 18.4% 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 1,287 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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