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Pendleton County

Kentucky · 14,877 residents · 277.148 sq mi
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Pendleton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,877
+3%since 2000
from 14,390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+14%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Pendleton County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,670
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,523
+18%since 2000
from $16,551 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(14,114)
Black0.5%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(97)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(449)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(14,521)
Black0.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1%(143)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other1.7%(258)
Diversity Score7.6%(1,135)
Diversity Score
8
+145%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pendleton County, Kentucky?

Pendleton County, Kentucky has about 14,877 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pendleton County, Kentucky earns about $44,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pendleton County, Kentucky expensive?

In Pendleton County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $101,200, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Pendleton County, Kentucky?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pendleton County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pendleton County, Kentucky?

About 18.6% of people in Pendleton County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pendleton County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pendleton County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,841 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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