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Madisonville Micro

Madisonville, KY · 1 counties · 46,920 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 $39,312. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
46,920
+1%since 2000
from 46,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K45K46K47K47K1990201020202024Madisonville
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,312
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,868 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,347
+23%since 2000
from $17,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(42,568)
Black6.2%(2,876)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(423)
Asian0.3%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(8,168)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(41,940)
Black6.5%(3,069)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(734)
Asian0.5%(257)
Other2.1%(998)
Diversity Score24.8%(11,652)
Diversity Score
25
+41%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

MadisonvilleCENTRAL19,428
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1 component county

Hopkins CountyCENTRAL45,127
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madisonville, KY?

Madisonville, KY has about 46,920 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madisonville, KY?

The typical household in Madisonville, KY earns about $39,312 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Madisonville, KY?

About 13.2% 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 18.2% 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 794 residents, a change of about 2 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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