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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Corbin Micro

Corbin, KY · 4 counties · 148,099 residents · 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 $28,972. 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 $75,189. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
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
148,099
+2%since 2000
from 144,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
126K133K140K147K154K1990201020202024Corbin
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,972
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,059 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,302
+33%since 2000
from $12,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,189
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,953 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(142,247)
Black1.3%(1,854)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,699)
Asian0.3%(502)
Other0.9%(1,308)
Diversity Score8.9%(13,138)
Diversity Score
9
+60%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 148,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corbin, KY?

The typical household in Corbin, KY earns about $28,972 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 $75,189, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Corbin, KY?

About 11.2% 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 27.8% 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 19,913 residents, a change of about 16 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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