Mammoth Cave, KY cityscape

42259

Mammoth Cave, KY

Total Population
1,179
Median Household Income
$47,813
Median Home Value
$121,900
Median Rent
$886

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$47,813
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$121,900
100.1% above state median
Rent
$886
100% above state median
Median Age
55.4 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 Mammoth Cave, KY

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

Mature population with median age of 55.4 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 15.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 29.3% working from home.

Poverty rate of 25.0% 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
$47,813
-36.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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
412
Family Households
49.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
21.0%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
21.0%
#3 Industry
Education
17.6%
Total Employed Residents:347

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
16.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
29.3%
118 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:403
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (29.3% work from home)
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
84.5%
446 employed
Labor Force
528
82 unemployed
Median Age
55.4 years
Per Capita Income
$26,485
Poverty Rate
25.0%

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