Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Flemingsburg, 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 Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The estimated population of Flemingsburg, Kentucky is 2,898 people, with a median age of 31.5.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,898
+3.09%
+1.01%
2020
2,811
-0.32% -
2019
2,820
-0.6% -
2018
2,837
-1.12% -
2017
2,869
- -

Population of Flemingsburg, 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
87.9%
83.8%
+4.89%
Black/African American
6.3%
8.4%
-25.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
5.2%
-11.54%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
2.2%
-59.09%
Other
0.3%
0.5%
-40.00%

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 Flemingsburg, 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 31.5 -10.51% 30.8 -7.23% 35.1 -15.63%
2020 35.2 -6.13% 33.2 -0.6% 41.6 -0.72%
2019 37.5 -13.99% 33.4 -14.58% 41.9 -9.89%
2018 43.6 -6.03% 39.1 -8% 46.5 -10.23%
2017 46.4 - 42.5 - 51.8 -

The median age of Flemingsburg, 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 9 214 +33.86% 140 +63.78% 291 228
10 to 19 135 +66.67% 128 +52.49% 226 207
20 to 29 210 -5.79% 203 0.44% 190 201
30 to 39 80 +108.69% 80 +96.71% 186 159
40 to 49 166 +21.28% 163 -12.53% 204 142
50 to 59 211 -81.59% 257 -52.59% 81 143
60 to 69 138 -7.43% 232 -43.12% 126 140
70+ 199 -2.57% 313 -40.23% 175 199

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Flemingsburg, Kentucky is $37,266.00.

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 Flemingsburg.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,882.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,344.00
  • 65 and over
    $22,969.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Flemingsburg, 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 Flemingsburg, Kentucky is currently $56,641.00.

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.

2.28% of households in Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.78%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Flemingsburg is $23,079.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Flemingsburg 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
    6.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.77%

Employment

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

The total population of Flemingsburg over the age of 16 is 2,139.

Of those people, a total of 59.50% 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 Flemingsburg is 52.30%.

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 193 52.80% 42.20%
20 to 24 years 153 73.90% 31.90%
25 to 29 years 238 76.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 219 94.50% 15.00%
35 to 44 years 287 75.60% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 309 55.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 100 93.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 195 70.30% 12.40%
65 to 74 years 169 30.20% 19.60%
75 years and over 276 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Flemingsburg. 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 1,858 54.80% 10.50%
Black or African American 111 75.70% 4.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 57 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 113 100.00% 38.10%
Hispanic or Latino 134 100.00% 32.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,858 54.80% 10.50%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Flemingsburg is 1,119, with median earnings of $34,750.00.

Women in Flemingsburg, Kentucky earning approximately 62.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,119 $34,750.00
Male 538 $37,288.00
Female 581 $23,199.00

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 121 $73,008.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 47 $14,948.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $66,375.00
Healthcare Support 66 $14,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 64 $13,214.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $26,500.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00
Sales 122 $16,827.00
Office and Administrative Support 97 $45,481.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $65,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $0.00
Production 277 $37,244.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $58,158.00

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 86 $61,389.00 35 $96,513.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 23 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 37 $14,427.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 45 $70,156.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 66 $14,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $0.00 44 $12,857.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $13,438.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 16 $0.00 106 $16,528.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 76 $42,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $65,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 168 $36,989.00 109 $37,745.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $58,158.00 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 1,139 households in Flemingsburg, with an average household size of 2.54 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 683 families in Flemingsburg with an average family size of 3.33 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 379 157 147 456
Average Household Size 3.16 4.32 3.61 1.07
Total Families 379 157 147 0
Average Household Size 3.04 4.02 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 683 families in Flemingsburg, 20.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Flemingsburg:

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 1,315 housing units in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,139 86.62%
Vacant 176 13.38%

42.13% of the total 1,315 housing units in Flemingsburg are rental units. This is approximately 554 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 488 are occupied by the owner - or 37.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Flemingsburg is $598.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Flemingsburg 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
    97
  • Less than $500
    171
  • $500 to $999
    339
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    44
  • $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 Flemingsburg is $87,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    150
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    89
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    54
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    55
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    18
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    264
  • 1940 to 1949
    22
  • 1950 to 1959
    133
  • 1960 to 1969
    147
  • 1970 to 1979
    280
  • 1980 to 1989
    182
  • 1990 to 1999
    122
  • 2000 to 2009
    142
  • 2010 to 2013
    23
  • 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 Flemingsburg that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    118
  • 1 vehicle available
    482
  • 2 vehicles available
    368
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    171

Commuting to Work

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

30.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Flemingsburg.

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
    146
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    280
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    84
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    84
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    75
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    51
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    134
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    9
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    40
  • 90 or more minutes
    148

Summary

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

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