Beattyville city, Kentucky
City
Population: 1,948
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Kentucky , Kentucky
Census Bureau data for Beattyville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Beattyville city
- What is the median household income in Beattyville city?
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The median household income in Beattyville city is $23,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Beattyville city?
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The poverty rate in Beattyville city is 26.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Beattyville city?
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$106,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Beattyville city?
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The median gross rent in Beattyville city is $366 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Beattyville city residents have a college degree?
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4.5% of adults in Beattyville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,948
Median Age
37.0
Female
31.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.5%
Black 4.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$23,750
±$11,964
-$38,667 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$43,985
Median Family Income
$41,500
Poverty Rate
26.7%
+14.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
35.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
43.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
11.9%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
535
Owner-Occupied
41.4%
Renter-Occupied
58.6%
Vacancy Rate
15.1%
Median Home Value
$106,800
-$85,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$366
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
25.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
65.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
4.5%
-22.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.6%
Some College / Associate
17.2%
Less Than High School
18.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
23.8%
Unemployment Rate
14.5%
+9.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.0%
Self-Employed
3.0%
Government Workers
23.7%
Private For-Profit
73.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.5 min
Drove Alone
76.9%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.0%
Walked
5.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
454
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 14.6%
Working age (18–64): 85.4%
65 and over: 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.3%
Naturalized Citizen
56.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
34.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.6%
Uninsured
2.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
60.4%
Has a Computer
71.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
61.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023