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Muhlenberg County

Kentucky · 31,839 residents · 467.28 sq mi
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Muhlenberg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,566. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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
31,839
+2%since 1990
from 31,318 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+11%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K31K32K32K1990201020202024Muhlenberg County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,566
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,679 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,798
+51%since 1990
from $9,779 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$330
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(29,984)
Black4%(1,246)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(25)
Asian0.1%(37)
Diversity Score10.4%(3,259)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(29,836)
Black4.6%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(232)
Asian0.1%(40)
Diversity Score13.1%(4,186)
Diversity Score
13
+26%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.2 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 Muhlenberg County to nearby counties

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Home value$148,500+188%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has about 31,839 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky earns about $28,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muhlenberg County, Kentucky expensive?

In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

About 19.7% of people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muhlenberg County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 521 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9601
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 42345ZIP 42330ZIP 42325ZIP 42337ZIP 42324ZIP 42367ZIP 42323ZIP 42339ZIP 42344ZIP 42321ZIP 42326ZIP 42374ZIP 42332
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