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Corbin, KY · 4 counties · 150,040 residents (2025 est.) · 1,727.251 sq mi
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Corbin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,244. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,372. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149,689
+3%since 2000
from 144,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:150,040 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
126K133K140K147K154K1990201020202024Corbin
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,244
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,059 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,511
+99%since 2000
from $12,299 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
−3%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,372
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,953 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(140,119)
Black1.3%(1,859)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1,053)
Asian0.2%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(8,053)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(141,130)
Black1.2%(1,822)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2,647)
Asian0.2%(362)
Other2.5%(3,728)
Diversity Score13.8%(20,582)
Segregation Score31.3%(46,852)
Diversity Score
14
+147%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
−14%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

CorbinCENTRAL7,911
What's inside

4 component counties

Laurel CountyCENTRAL63,746Whitley CountyCENTRAL37,297Knox CountyCENTRAL29,532Clay County19,465
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corbin, KY?

Corbin, KY has about 149,689 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corbin, KY?

The typical household in Corbin, KY earns about $47,244 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corbin, KY expensive?

In Corbin, KY, the median home is worth about $135,372, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Corbin, KY?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Corbin, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corbin, KY?

About 26.8% of people in Corbin, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corbin, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Corbin, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,503 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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