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Madisonville Micro

Madisonville, KY · 1 counties · 46,519 residents · 542.187 sq mi
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Madisonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,868. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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
46,519
+1%since 1990
from 46,126 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 85 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+11%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K45K46K47K47K1990201020202024Madisonville
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,868
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,155 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,382
+62%since 1990
from $10,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(42,840)
Black6.4%(2,945)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(223)
Asian0.5%(248)
Diversity Score17.7%(8,164)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(42,568)
Black6.2%(2,876)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(423)
Asian0.3%(155)
Diversity Score17.6%(8,168)
Diversity Score
18
−1%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 17.8 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.

In this metro

Principal cities

MadisonvilleCENTRAL19,428
What's inside

1 component county

Hopkins CountyCENTRAL45,127
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Income$58,515+90%
Home value$187,600+258%
Population45,514+1%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madisonville, KY?

Madisonville, KY has about 46,519 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madisonville, KY?

The typical household in Madisonville, KY earns about $30,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madisonville, KY expensive?

In Madisonville, KY, the median home is worth about $52,400, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Madisonville, KY?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Madisonville, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madisonville, KY?

About 16.5% of people in Madisonville, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madisonville, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Madisonville, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 393 residents, a change of about 1 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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