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41522

Elkhorn City, KY

Total Population
5,081
Median Household Income
$37,667
Median Home Value
$89,400
Median Rent
$768

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$37,667
100% above state median
Home Value
$89,400
100.1% above state median
Rent
$768
100% above state median
Median Age
45.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Elkhorn City, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 45.4 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 7.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 25.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$37,667
-49.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.50 people

Total Households
1,992
Family Households
44.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
44.5%
#2 Industry
Construction
18.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
10.4%
Total Employed Residents:814

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,599
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.6%
1,608 employed
Labor Force
1,737
129 unemployed
Median Age
45.4 years
Per Capita Income
$23,596
Poverty Rate
25.8%

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