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Muhlenberg County

Kentucky · 30,928 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 $45,937. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $96,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
30,928
−3%since 2000
from 31,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,937
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,692
+74%since 2000
from $14,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(29,836)
Black4.6%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(232)
Asian0.1%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(4,186)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(28,204)
Black3.9%(1,203)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(569)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other1.5%(458)
Diversity Score17.8%(5,501)
Segregation Score40.4%(12,508)
Diversity Score
18
+35%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has about 30,928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky earns about $45,937 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 $96,000, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

About 13.1% 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 14.7% of people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muhlenberg County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 390 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
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13 ZIP codes
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