Magoffin County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,348 | — | #2,396 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $33,080 | -56.0% | #3,134 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,000 | -68.4% | #3,105 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $730 | -37.2% | #2,585 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.2% | +202.9% | #3,151 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Magoffin County has a population of 11,348, making it the #2,396 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Magoffin County is $33,080, ranking #3,134 out of 3,222 counties — 56.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 38.2% and unemployment stands at 9.0%.
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The median home value in Magoffin County is $89,000 (-68.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $730/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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96.9% of residents in Magoffin County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky has a total population of 11,348, making it the 2,396th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Magoffin County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Magoffin County is $33,080, which ranks #3,134 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 56.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 38.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%.
The median home value in Magoffin County is $89,000, 68.4% below the national median. Renters in Magoffin County pay a median gross rent of $730 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Magoffin County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.3 min.
Magoffin County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 97.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.3%).
All data for Magoffin 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.