Ledbetter is a CDP located in Livingston County Kentucky. Ledbetter has a 2024 population of 1,837. Ledbetter is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 6.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,720 in 2020.
The average household income in Ledbetter is $61,005 with a poverty rate of 29.45%. The median age in Ledbetter is 31.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ledbetter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,523 | 93.44% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 3.62% |
| Other race | 47 | 2.88% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 565 | 2.88 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 241 | 2.78 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 158 | 1.01 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Female | 127 | 4.28 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 39 | 6.56 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 8.26% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 11.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 3.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 4.4% |
| High School Graduate | 421 | 38.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.83% |
| Some College | 345 | 31.65% |
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 | 1,059 | 949 | 86 |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 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 8.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,105 | $0 | $60,227 |
| High School Graduate | $36,521 | $37,111 | $30,096 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,212 | $40,950 | $21,186 |
| Some College | $0 | $41,750 | $10,960 |
$36,212
Average Earnings
$40,950
Average Male
$21,186
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.56% of Ledbetter residents speak only English, while 3.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,523 | 460 | 30.2% |
| Other | 47 | 20 | 42.55% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 20 | 28.99% |
29.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.43%
Male Poverty Rate
35.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ledbetter is Other, with 42.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ledbetter is Hispanic, with 28.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.45% |
| Some College | 18.6% |
| High School | 3.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.94% |
| Female Employed | 7.91% |
| Male Employed | 5.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,869 | $57,604 |
| Households | $62,798 | $61,005 |
| Married Families | $74,896 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,167 | $43,629 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
91
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 8.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
72.02%
Born in Ledbetter
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
99.57% of Ledbetter residents were born in the United States, with 72.02% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,837 | 11 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,826 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 1,815 | 243 | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 1,572 | -148 | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 1,720 | -140 | -7.53% |
| 2019 | 1,860 | 90 | 5.08% |
| 2018 | 1,770 | 323 | 22.32% |
| 2017 | 1,447 | -457 | -24% |
| 2016 | 1,904 | 200 | 11.74% |
| 2015 | 1,704 | -53 | -3.02% |
| 2014 | 1,757 | -48 | -2.66% |
| 2013 | 1,805 | -116 | -6.04% |
| 2012 | 1,921 | 482 | 33.5% |
| 2011 | 1,439 | -244 | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 1,683 | 0 | 0% |