Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,591 (100%) |
| Population Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,927 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,585 |
| Median Home Value | $127,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,557 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,552 (70.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,571 (19.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,434 (10.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 12,123 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 8,039 (66.3%) |
The table below compares Muhlenberg County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 34 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 56 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 76 | 38th |
| Per Capita Income | # 52 | 57th |
| Diversity Index | # 65 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
