Edmonson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,355 | — | #2,334 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,937 | -26.9% | #2,478 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.6 years | +17.2% | #649 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $160,300 | -43.1% | #2,019 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $778 | -33.1% | #2,283 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.6% | #2,003 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Edmonson County has a population of 12,355, making it the #2,334 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Edmonson County is $54,937, ranking #2,478 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in Edmonson County is $160,300 (-43.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $778/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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92.5% of residents in Edmonson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Edmonson County, Kentucky
Edmonson County, Kentucky has a total population of 12,355, making it the 2,334th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Edmonson County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Edmonson County is $54,937, which ranks #2,478 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in Edmonson County is $160,300, 43.1% below the national median. Renters in Edmonson County pay a median gross rent of $778 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Edmonson County, 10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.0 min.
Edmonson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Edmonson County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.