Magoffin County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Magoffin County, 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 Magoffin County, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Magoffin County, Kentucky. The estimated population of Magoffin County, Kentucky is 11,818 people, with a median age of 42.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,818
 -4.28% -7.55%
2020
12,346
 -1.16% -
2019
12,491
 -1.38% -
2018
12,666
 -0.92% -
2017
12,783
 - -

Population of Magoffin County, 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
97.1%
99%
 -1.92%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
1%
 +20.00%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0%
 0.00%
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 Magoffin County, 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 42.1 +0.72% 41.9 +1.7% 42.6 -0.23%
2020 41.8 -1.18% 41.2 -0.48% 42.7 -1.84%
2019 42.3 +0.48% 41.4 +0.49% 43.5 +1.16%
2018 42.1 +0.24% 41.2 -0.96% 43 +1.65%
2017 42 - 41.6 - 42.3 -

The median age of Magoffin County, 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 9 722 +7.65% 794 -13.94% 768 687
10 to 19 970 -24.58% 731 +0.93% 751 735
20 to 29 780 -16.27% 720 -11.04% 660 640
30 to 39 627 -11.57% 729 -0.57% 550 721
40 to 49 1,034 -10.77% 908 -26.11% 919 690
50 to 59 1,036 -19.77% 1,051 -28.61% 840 775
60 to 69 684 +17.93% 808 +4.82% 810 835
70+ 583 +11.02% 606 +28.13% 645 792

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Magoffin County, Kentucky is $29,615.00.

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 Magoffin County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,129.00
  • 45 to 64
    $27,845.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,896.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Magoffin County, 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 Magoffin County, Kentucky is currently $48,464.00.

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.

2.23% of households in Magoffin County 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 Magoffin County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    43.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Magoffin County is $19,451.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Magoffin County 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
    10.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.31%

Employment

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

The total population of Magoffin County over the age of 16 is 9,390.

Of those people, a total of 37.90% 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 Magoffin County is 33.70%.

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 513 35.90% 25.50%
20 to 24 years 582 63.20% 16.80%
25 to 29 years 718 61.70% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 663 61.80% 14.40%
35 to 44 years 1,390 59.50% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 1,673 39.80% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 769 41.70% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 1,008 27.10% 33.70%
65 to 74 years 1,287 5.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 787 0.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Magoffin County. 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 9,266 37.90% 11.40%
Black or African American 4 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 40.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 79 27.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,209 38.10% 11.40%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Magoffin County is 3,161, with median earnings of $30,809.00.

Women in Magoffin County, Kentucky earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,161 $30,809.00
Male 1,694 $34,504.00
Female 1,467 $25,908.00

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 181 $66,202.00
Business and Financial 52 $51,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 134 $30,851.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 177 $47,102.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 239 $44,042.00
Healthcare Support 163 $22,154.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $0.00
Law Enforcement 69 $33,523.00
Food Preparation and Serving 198 $8,629.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 208 $20,036.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $10,250.00
Sales 261 $13,476.00
Office and Administrative Support 341 $38,425.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 226 $67,794.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $53,667.00
Production 275 $10,469.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $23,906.00

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 126 $71,250.00 55 $26,654.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 42 $51,094.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 125 $30,757.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 33 $64,250.00 144 $45,568.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 216 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 35 $0.00 128 $26,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $0.00 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $8,992.00 161 $7,306.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 180 $17,000.00 28 $20,556.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 20 $7,273.00
Sales 42 $43,750.00 219 $12,757.00
Office and Administrative Support 144 $41,603.00 197 $29,420.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 226 $67,794.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $53,667.00 0 $0.00
Production 245 $9,986.00 30 $16,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $24,375.00 36 $16,818.00

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 4,525 households in Magoffin County, with an average household size of 2.59 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 3,030 families in Magoffin County with an average family size of 3.24 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 2,123 361 546 1,495
Average Household Size 3.19 3.58 3.78 1.05
Total Families 2,123 361 546 0
Average Household Size 3.19 3.1 3.52 0

Poverty

Of the 3,030 families in Magoffin County, 24.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Magoffin County:

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 5,474 housing units in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,525 82.66%
Vacant 949 17.34%

13.15% of the total 5,474 housing units in Magoffin County are rental units. This is approximately 720 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,376 are occupied by the owner - or 61.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Magoffin County is $609.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Magoffin County 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
    429
  • Less than $500
    208
  • $500 to $999
    483
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    29
  • $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 Magoffin County is $77,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,052
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,007
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    498
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    375
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    300
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    101
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    383
  • 1940 to 1949
    242
  • 1950 to 1959
    361
  • 1960 to 1969
    448
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,120
  • 1980 to 1989
    913
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,012
  • 2000 to 2009
    623
  • 2010 to 2013
    372
  • 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 Magoffin County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    433
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,542
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,687
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    863

Commuting to Work

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

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Magoffin County.

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
    124
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    247
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    366
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    251
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    458
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    104
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    472
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    83
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    80
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    284
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    209
  • 90 or more minutes
    241

Summary

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

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Places in Magoffin County, Kentucky

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