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London city, Kentucky

City

Population: 7,576 (2023 estimate)

Located in Kentucky , Kentucky

Census Bureau data for London 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.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — London city

What is the median household income in London city?
The median household income in London city is $45,850 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in London city?
The poverty rate in London city is 26.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in London city?
$155,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in London city?
The median gross rent in London city is $783 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of London city residents have a college degree?
16.8% of adults in London city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,576
Median Income
$45,850
Median Home Value
$155,500
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,675 (+23.3%) Home Value: +$33,700 (+27.7%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+5.1%) Bachelor's+: +3.0 pp (+21.7%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-15.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,576
Median Age 39.0
Female 52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 94.0% Black 1.1% Asian 1.3% Two or More 2.3% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Japanese
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,850 ±$9,006
-$16,567 vs. state
Per Capita Income $63,677
Median Family Income $53,068
Poverty Rate 26.7%
+14.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 35.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.5%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
13.3%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
14.8%
$50–75k
6.3%
$75–100k
20.9%
$100–150k
13.2%
$150–200k
1.6%
$200k+
1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,518
Owner-Occupied 48.5%
Renter-Occupied 51.5%
Vacancy Rate 15.8%
Median Home Value $155,500
-$36,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $783
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.5%
$50–100k
12.7%
$100–200k
28.2%
$200–300k
19.1%
$300–500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.5%
$500–1k
79.9%
$1–1.5k
6.0%
$2–2.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
43.1%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3+
17.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
52.0%
2–4 units
8.6%
5–19 units
9.2%
20+ units
5.2%
Mobile home
5.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.5%
1940–1969
2.6%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
12.5%
2010+
5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.8%
-10.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 7.6%
Some College / Associate 22.2%
Less Than High School 5.3%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
-2.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home 13.0%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 7.2%
Private For-Profit 88.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.7%
Prof. Services
16.7%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Retail
9.5%
Transportation
9.5%
Finance
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Construction
5.8%
Public Admin
2.0%
Agriculture
1.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
31.8%
Sales
29.7%
Production
18.8%
Food Prep
12.0%
Construction
7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.2 min
Drove Alone 66.3%
Carpool 16.6%
Public Transit 1.3%
Work from Home 13.0%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 2,961
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.8%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.2%
5–9
12.7%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
2.9%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
4.8%
75–84
11.3%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 24.8% Working age (18–64): 75.2% 65 and over: 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.6%
Naturalized Citizen 41.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
46.0%
Europe
27.4%
Latin America
26.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.6%
With a Disability 24.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.1%
Uninsured 4.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.0%
Has a Computer 89.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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