Burkesville city, Kentucky
City
Population: 1,407
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Kentucky , Kentucky
Census Bureau data for Burkesville 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 — Burkesville city
- What is the median household income in Burkesville city?
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The median household income in Burkesville city is $32,361 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Burkesville city?
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The poverty rate in Burkesville city is 22.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Burkesville city?
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$114,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Burkesville city?
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The median gross rent in Burkesville city is $505 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Burkesville city residents have a college degree?
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8.4% of adults in Burkesville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,407
Median Age
50.0
Female
61.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.1%
Black 6.1%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Other 1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$32,361
±$8,888
-$30,056 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$48,592
Median Family Income
$36,939
Poverty Rate
22.1%
+10.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
32.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
36.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.9%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
867
Owner-Occupied
52.5%
Renter-Occupied
47.5%
Vacancy Rate
15.9%
Median Home Value
$114,600
-$77,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$505
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.4%
-18.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.2%
Some College / Associate
15.3%
Less Than High School
12.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
-4.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
11.2%
Government Workers
5.3%
Private For-Profit
83.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
15.8 min
Drove Alone
80.9%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
2.4%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
3.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
729
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
24.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 16.4%
Working age (18–64): 83.6%
65 and over: 27.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.9%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
36.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.9%
Uninsured
11.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.9%
Has a Computer
84.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023