Flemingsburg is a city located in Fleming County Kentucky. Flemingsburg has a 2024 population of 2,998. It is also the county seat of Fleming County. Flemingsburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,956 in 2020.
The average household income in Flemingsburg is $58,841 with a poverty rate of 44.25%. The median age in Flemingsburg is 32.1 years: 22.5 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flemingsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,744 | 92.48% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 45 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,190 | 2.45 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 512 | 1.1 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 339 | 2.63 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Female | 198 | 3.88 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Male | 141 | 4.93 | 17.7 | 82.3 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 8.76% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 3.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 10.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 183 | 10.21% |
| High School Graduate | 759 | 42.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 8.04% |
| Some College | 297 | 16.57% |
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 | 1,651 | 1,353 | 351 |
| Black | 92 | 92 | 19 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,625 | $60,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,406 | $0 | $60,833 |
| High School Graduate | $39,271 | $39,427 | $32,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,946 | $9,946 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,071 | $40,185 | $31,895 |
| Some College | $0 | $75,347 | $15,536 |
$39,071
Average Earnings
$40,185
Average Male
$31,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.77% of Flemingsburg residents speak only English, while 6.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,630 | 1,249 | 47.49% |
| Black | 92 | 43 | 46.74% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 1 | 0.52% |
44.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.03%
Male Poverty Rate
48.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flemingsburg is White, with 47.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flemingsburg is Hispanic, with 0.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76.29% |
| Some College | 43.89% |
| High School | 19.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.62% |
| Male Employed | 24.52% |
| Female Employed | 23.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,574 | $73,077 |
| Households | $32,500 | $58,841 |
| Married Families | $91,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,679 | $37,718 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Korea | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 6.34% |
| Black | 12 | 13.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
13.7%
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
87.13%
Born in Flemingsburg
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
98.48% of Flemingsburg residents were born in the United States, with 87.13% having been born in Kentucky. 0.78% 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 | 3,051 | 10 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 3,041 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 3,030 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 3,019 | 10 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 3,009 | 11 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 2,998 | 10 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 2,988 | 21 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 2,967 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,978 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 2,956 | 147 | 5.23% |
| 2019 | 2,809 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,803 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 2,805 | -20 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 2,825 | -26 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 2,851 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 2,839 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,854 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,860 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 2,856 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 2,845 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,010 | -61 | -1.99% |
| 1990 | 3,071 | 236 | 8.32% |
| 1980 | 2,835 | -216 | -7.08% |