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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Magoffin County

Kentucky · 13,332 residents · 308.443 sq mi
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Magoffin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,421. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,700. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,332
+2%since 1990
from 13,077 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.3
+18%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,421
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,160 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,685
+70%since 1990
from $6,289 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
36.6%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 42.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−39%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(13,068)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(60)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(13,191)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(56)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score1.6%(212)
Diversity Score
2
+248%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.1%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 38.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 28.0 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 Magoffin County to nearby counties

MAGOFFIN COUNTY VS
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Income$44,904+131%
Home value$120,200+228%
Population22,051+98%
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MAGOFFIN COUNTY VS
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Income$34,808+79%
Home value$70,300+92%
Population12,558+13%
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MAGOFFIN COUNTY VS
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Income$47,913+147%
Home value$118,200+222%
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MAGOFFIN COUNTY VS
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Income$41,279+113%
Home value$98,700+169%
Population34,401+210%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magoffin County, Kentucky?

Magoffin County, Kentucky has about 13,332 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Magoffin County, Kentucky earns about $19,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magoffin County, Kentucky expensive?

In Magoffin County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Magoffin County, Kentucky?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Magoffin County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magoffin County, Kentucky?

About 36.6% of people in Magoffin County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magoffin County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Magoffin County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9701
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 41465ZIP 41632ZIP 41464
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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