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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fleming County

Kentucky · 13,792 residents · 348.672 sq mi
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Fleming County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,990. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $58,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,792
+12%since 1990
from 12,292 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+5%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Fleming County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,990
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,014 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,214
+59%since 1990
from $8,950 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.6%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$318
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $209 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(12,046)
Black1.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(91)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score6.7%(820)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(13,359)
Black1.4%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(103)
Asian0.2%(23)
Diversity Score5.8%(795)
Diversity Score
6
−14%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Fleming County to nearby counties

FLEMING COUNTY VS
Bath County
Income$56,541+102%
Home value$129,800+122%
Population13,176−17%
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FLEMING COUNTY VS
Mason County
Income$52,178+86%
Home value$161,500+177%
Population16,936+7%
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FLEMING COUNTY VS
Nicholas County
Income$59,531+113%
Home value$123,000+111%
Population7,949−50%
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FLEMING COUNTY VS
Rowan County
Income$54,321+94%
Home value$161,800+177%
Population24,476+55%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fleming County, Kentucky?

Fleming County, Kentucky has about 13,792 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fleming County, Kentucky earns about $27,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fleming County, Kentucky expensive?

In Fleming County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Fleming County, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fleming County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fleming County, Kentucky?

About 18.6% of people in Fleming County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fleming County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fleming County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,500 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9204Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9203
4 ZIP codes
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