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Fleming County

Kentucky · 15,082 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 $42,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $91,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
15,082
+9%since 2000
from 13,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.5
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Fleming County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(935)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(982)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(1,058)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(998)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(820)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(1,642)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(1,721)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.3%(2,011)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414%(2,108)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.4%(1,722)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(818)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(267)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,087
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,990 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,512
+65%since 2000
from $14,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−19%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fleming County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(13,359)
Black1.4%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(103)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(14,314)
Black1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(218)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0.6%(90)
Segregation Score
20
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
Mexican0.8%(117)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(77)
Japanese0.1%(16)
Ancestry
American23.4%(3,393)
Irish12.6%(1,828)
English11.6%(1,688)
German9.2%(1,340)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(407)
Scottish1.8%(264)
British0.9%(130)
Dutch0.9%(128)
Welsh0.6%(88)
French0.3%(50)
Greek0.3%(46)
Canadian0.3%(40)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Syrian0.2%(29)
Italian0.1%(21)
Polish0.1%(17)
Belgian0.1%(15)
Swedish0.1%(15)
Finnish0.1%(12)
Russian0.1%(11)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.9%(1,903)
Married54%(3,328)
Widowed4.2%(261)
Divorced10.9%(673)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(1,175)
Married54.4%(3,344)
Widowed7.9%(483)
Divorced18.6%(1,140)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fleming County, Kentucky?

Fleming County, Kentucky has about 15,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fleming County, Kentucky earns about $42,087 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Fleming County, Kentucky?

About 15.3% 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 18.9% 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 2,790 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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