Fleming County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,323 | — | #2,142 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,307 | -34.4% | #2,809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,800 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $134,700 | -52.2% | #2,464 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $715 | -38.5% | #2,670 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% | +68.1% | #2,776 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fleming County has a population of 15,323, making it the #2,142 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fleming County is $49,307, ranking #2,809 out of 3,222 counties — 34.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.2% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Fleming County is $134,700 (-52.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $715/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
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93.4% of residents in Fleming County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Fleming County, Kentucky
Fleming County, Kentucky has a total population of 15,323, making it the 2,142nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fleming County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fleming County is $49,307, which ranks #2,809 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Fleming County is $134,700, 52.2% below the national median. Renters in Fleming County pay a median gross rent of $715 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fleming County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.4 min.
Fleming County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Fleming 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.