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Edmonson County

Kentucky · 12,126 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 $44,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,126
+4%since 2000
from 11,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Edmonson County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,229
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,413 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,818
+58%since 2000
from $14,480 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,408)
Black0.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(65)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(350)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(11,486)
Black0.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(156)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other2%(237)
Diversity Score10.6%(1,281)
Segregation Score38%(4,609)
Diversity Score
11
+252%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

Edmonson County, Kentucky has about 12,126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edmonson County, Kentucky earns about $44,229 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Edmonson County, Kentucky?

About 10.4% 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 17.4% 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 1,769 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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