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Magoffin County

Kentucky · 11,637 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 $27,807. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,100. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,637
−13%since 2000
from 13,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+27%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,807
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,939
+68%since 2000
from $10,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(13,191)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(56)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(212)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(11,335)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(66)
Asian0%(5)
Other0.7%(79)
Diversity Score3.5%(411)
Segregation Score24.9%(2,894)
Diversity Score
4
+122%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magoffin County, Kentucky?

Magoffin County, Kentucky has about 11,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Magoffin County, Kentucky earns about $27,807 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Magoffin County, Kentucky?

About 10.5% 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 29.2% of people in Magoffin County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magoffin County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Magoffin County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,440 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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