Burkesville is a city located in Cumberland County Kentucky. Burkesville has a 2024 population of 1,393. It is also the county seat of Cumberland County. Burkesville is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,371 in 2020.
The average household income in Burkesville is $42,569 with a poverty rate of 37.1%. The median age in Burkesville is 51.6 years: 48.3 years for males, and 56 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burkesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,200 | 84.33% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 10.19% |
| Other race | 36 | 2.53% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 737 | 1.82 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 424 | 1.08 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Married | 154 | 3.12 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 117 | 2.46 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Male | 42 | 2.79 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
2.68
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 14.23% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 4.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 1.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 4.63% |
| High School Graduate | 557 | 49.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 10.32% |
| Some College | 164 | 14.59% |
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 | 972 | 776 | 68 |
| Black | 96 | 68 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,290 | $32,583 | $33,491 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,375 | $46,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,301 | $39,716 | $32,901 |
| Some College | $50,833 | $56,429 | $29,722 |
$34,301
Average Earnings
$39,716
Average Male
$32,901
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.91% of Burkesville residents speak only English, while 6.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,093 | 430 | 39.34% |
| Black | 145 | 31 | 21.38% |
| Multiple | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 6 | 15.79% |
37.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.07%
Male Poverty Rate
41.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burkesville is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burkesville is Hispanic, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.9% |
| High School | 37.41% |
| Some College | 28.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 15.79% |
| Female Employed | 10.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,974 | $53,232 |
| Households | $26,563 | $42,569 |
| Married Families | $63,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,417 | $30,068 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 6.12% |
| Black | 17 | 14.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
79.83%
Born in Burkesville
96.35%
Native Born
3.65%
Foreign Born
3.65%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.35% of Burkesville residents were born in the United States, with 79.83% having been born in Kentucky. 3.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,422 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,416 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,410 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 1,405 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,399 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,393 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,388 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 1,384 | 9 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1,375 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,371 | -90 | -6.16% |
| 2019 | 1,461 | -21 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 1,482 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,488 | -10 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 1,498 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 1,500 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 1,501 | -16 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 1,517 | -16 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 1,533 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 1,536 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 1,537 | 0 | 0% |