Kevil, Ballard County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Kevil, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Kevil, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kevil, Kentucky. The estimated population of Kevil, Kentucky is 639 people, with a median age of 49.1.

We can look at the total population in Kevil over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
639
-16.8% +10.36%
2020
768
+12.12%
-
2019
685
+9.78%
-
2018
624
+7.77%
-
2017
579
- -

Population of Kevil, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.8%
96.5%
-6.94%
Black/African American
0%
1.6%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
6.1%
1.4%
+335.71%
Asian
1.4%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
0.5%
+440.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Kevil, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.1 +6.74% 42.3 +8.18% 54.8 -4.86%
2020 46 -2.75% 39.1 -9.7% 57.6 +4.16%
2019 47.3 +2.16% 43.3 0% 55.3 +6.76%
2018 46.3 +1.09% 43.3 -2.04% 51.8 +2.98%
2017 45.8 - 44.2 - 50.3 -

The median age of Kevil, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 9 -17.55% 67 -112.38% 7 15
10 to 19 50 +49.13% 15 +170.24% 71 30
20 to 29 18 +107.9% 26 -68.55% 33 12
30 to 39 9 +188.67% 34 +28.16% 27 44
40 to 49 59 -43.67% 32 +67.27% 37 53
50 to 59 27 11.28% 35 4.79% 27 35
60 to 69 29 +29.54% 58 2.03% 34 57
70+ 29 +73.63% 82 +33.51% 48 109

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kevil, Kentucky is $42,115.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Kevil.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,333.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,906.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Kevil, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kevil, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Kevil, Kentucky is currently $79,445.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.40% of households in Kevil are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Kevil against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    45.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kevil is $37,755.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Kevil by the total population of Kevil.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Kevil, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Kevil to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Kevil that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Kevil over the age of 16 is 560.

Of those people, a total of 45.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Kevil is 43.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 44 40.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 31 45.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 14 64.30% 66.70%
30 to 34 years 19 73.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 117 73.50% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 62 77.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 25 68.00% 17.60%
60 to 64 years 44 72.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 103 12.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 101 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Kevil. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 509 45.60% 5.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 72.70% 0.00%
Asian 9 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 28 42.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 34 55.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 505 45.10% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Kevil as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Kevil is 242, with median earnings of $29,750.00.

Women in Kevil, Kentucky earning approximately 81.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 242 $29,750.00
Male 133 $33,250.00
Female 109 $27,232.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 14 $76,250.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $45,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $53,750.00
Healthcare Support 7 $30,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $9,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 14 $25,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $26,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 13 $35,938.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $35,938.00
Production 8 $48,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 8 $82,500.00 6 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 11 $45,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 7 $30,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $8,000.00 5 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 3 $0.00 11 $16,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $0.00 42 $26,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 13 $35,938.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $35,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 5 $0.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 286 households in Kevil, with an average household size of 2.23 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 154 families in Kevil with an average family size of 3.18 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 98 4 52 132
Average Household Size 3.1 3.5 3.46 1.07
Total Families 98 4 52 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.5 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 154 families in Kevil, 18.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kevil:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 327 housing units in Kevil, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 286 87.46%
Vacant 41 12.54%

22.32% of the total 327 housing units in Kevil are rental units. This is approximately 73 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 208 are occupied by the owner - or 63.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kevil is $756.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kevil that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    5
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    48
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Kevil is $101,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Kevil that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    73
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    51
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    27
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    12
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Kevil. The chart below shows the number of properties in Kevil that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    22
  • 1940 to 1949
    13
  • 1950 to 1959
    39
  • 1960 to 1969
    26
  • 1970 to 1979
    29
  • 1980 to 1989
    31
  • 1990 to 1999
    86
  • 2000 to 2009
    34
  • 2010 to 2013
    47
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Kevil that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    51
  • 1 vehicle available
    109
  • 2 vehicles available
    83
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    43

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Kevil get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Kevil that commute to work in a particular way.

18.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kevil.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    26
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    5
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    34
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    53
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    53
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    7
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    21
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    4
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    5
  • 90 or more minutes
    2

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Kevil, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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