Brandenburg is a city located in Meade County Kentucky. Brandenburg has a 2024 population of 2,962. It is also the county seat of Meade County. Brandenburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,890 in 2020.
The average household income in Brandenburg is $71,571 with a poverty rate of 18.82%. The median age in Brandenburg is 41 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brandenburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,383 | 82.29% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 8.87% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 112 | 3.87% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 968 | 2.74 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 453 | 3.42 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.13 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Female | 117 | 4.38 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Male | 45 | 4.33 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 9.44% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 9.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 774 | 38.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 584 | 29.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,682 | 1,503 | 270 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 134 | 15 |
| Black | 100 | 72 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 56 | 2 |
| Asian | 61 | 34 | 8 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,139 | $92,500 | $37,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,250 | $0 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $24,500 | $28,100 | $23,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,969 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,063 | $30,771 | $26,118 |
| Some College | $41,667 | $53,438 | $0 |
$29,063
Average Earnings
$30,771
Average Male
$26,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.69% of Brandenburg residents speak only English, while 5.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,191 | 351 | 16.02% |
| Multiple | 235 | 140 | 59.57% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 66 | 62.86% |
| Black | 86 | 4 | 4.65% |
18.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.14%
Male Poverty Rate
20.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brandenburg is Hispanic, with 62.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brandenburg is Black, with 4.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.52% |
| High School | 20.53% |
| Some College | 12.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.38% |
| Female Employed | 16.96% |
| Male Employed | 7.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,821 | $88,559 |
| Households | $51,964 | $71,571 |
| Married Families | $87,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,991 | $37,659 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 7.23% |
| Black | 24 | 22.64% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.99%
Born in Brandenburg
95.72%
Native Born
4.28%
Foreign Born
3.21%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
95.72% of Brandenburg residents were born in the United States, with 70.99% having been born in Kentucky. 3.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,052 | 18 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 3,034 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 3,016 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 2,998 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 2,980 | 18 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 2,962 | 18 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 2,944 | 16 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 2,928 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 2,921 | 31 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2,890 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 2,885 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,888 | 50 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2,838 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,840 | 20 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 2,820 | -85 | -2.93% |
| 2014 | 2,905 | 31 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 2,874 | 46 | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 2,828 | 19 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 2,809 | 104 | 3.84% |
| 2010 | 2,705 | 0 | 0% |