Cynthiana is a city located in Harrison County Kentucky. Cynthiana has a 2024 population of 6,598. It is also the county seat of Harrison County. Cynthiana is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Cynthiana is $56,606 with a poverty rate of 23.48%. The median age in Cynthiana is 41.8 years: 38.6 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cynthiana was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,830 | 91.74% |
| Two or more races | 276 | 4.34% |
| Black or African American | 210 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,544 | 2.4 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Married | 1,077 | 3.21 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 844 | 1.1 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Female | 445 | 2.91 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 178 | 2.43 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 8.87% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 189 | 4.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 8.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,071 | 48.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 837 | 19.54% |
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 | 3,987 | 3,445 | 565 |
| Black | 143 | 134 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 39 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,795 | $71,042 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,500 | $63,306 | $37,005 |
| High School Graduate | $23,347 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,603 | $43,413 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $36,479 | $45,114 | $33,017 |
| Some College | $36,722 | $53,667 | $29,611 |
$36,479
Average Earnings
$45,114
Average Male
$33,017
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.66% of Cynthiana residents speak only English, while 0.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,735 | 1,206 | 21.03% |
| Black | 210 | 159 | 75.71% |
| Multiple | 276 | 93 | 33.7% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 18 | 13.53% |
23.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.65%
Male Poverty Rate
24.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cynthiana is Black, with 75.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cynthiana is Hispanic, with 13.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.7% |
| High School | 25.34% |
| Some College | 8.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.54% |
| Female Employed | 9.46% |
| Male Employed | 7.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,016 | $64,809 |
| Households | $46,601 | $56,606 |
| Married Families | $72,309 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,912 | $34,557 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
305
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 6.57% |
| Black | 6 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
85.18%
Born in Cynthiana
99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.39% of Cynthiana residents were born in the United States, with 85.18% having been born in Kentucky. 0.61% 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 | 6,922 | 65 | 0.95% |
| 2028 | 6,857 | 65 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 6,792 | 64 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 6,728 | 65 | 0.98% |
| 2025 | 6,663 | 65 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 6,598 | 64 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 6,534 | 93 | 1.44% |
| 2022 | 6,441 | 35 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 6,406 | 66 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 6,340 | 54 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 6,286 | 24 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 6,262 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 6,276 | 37 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 6,239 | -27 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 6,266 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 6,271 | 15 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 6,256 | -23 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 6,279 | -31 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 6,310 | -47 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 6,357 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,258 | -239 | -3.68% |
| 1990 | 6,497 | 616 | 10.47% |
| 1980 | 5,881 | -475 | -7.47% |
| 1970 | 6,356 | 715 | 12.68% |
| 1960 | 5,641 | 794 | 16.38% |
| 1950 | 4,847 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 1940 | 4,840 | 454 | 10.35% |
| 1930 | 4,386 | 529 | 13.72% |
| 1920 | 3,857 | 254 | 7.05% |
| 1910 | 3,603 | 346 | 10.62% |
| 1900 | 3,257 | 241 | 7.99% |
| 1890 | 3,016 | -3,906 | -56.43% |