Lynch is a city located in Harlan County Kentucky. Lynch has a 2024 population of 595. Lynch is currently declining at a rate of -2.3% annually and its population has decreased by -8.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 651 in 2020.
The average household income in Lynch is $40,502 with a poverty rate of 31.73%. The median age in Lynch is 59.1 years: 62.1 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lynch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 79.68% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 18.27% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 289 | 2.37 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 159 | 2.64 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.18 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 34 | 3.26 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 22 | 3 | 50 | 50 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 11.51% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 14.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 3.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 14.09% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 20.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 213 | 36.6% |
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 | 450 | 391 | 45 |
| Black | 123 | 116 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 44.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $24,082 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,000 | $24,167 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,426 | $0 | $23,786 |
| Some College | $16,250 | $0 | $17,422 |
$23,426
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$23,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.36% of Lynch residents speak only English, while 1.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 189 | 35.06% |
| Black | 125 | 25 | 20% |
| Multiple | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
31.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.42%
Male Poverty Rate
35.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lynch is White, with 35.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lynch is Black, with 20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.76% |
| High School | 33.33% |
| Some College | 21.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 21.79% |
| Female Employed | 17.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,094 | $44,832 |
| Households | $29,954 | $40,502 |
| Married Families | $38,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $27,769 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
76.32%
Born in Lynch
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lynch residents were born in the United States, with 76.32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 525 | -14 | -2.6% |
| 2028 | 539 | -14 | -2.53% |
| 2027 | 553 | -14 | -2.47% |
| 2026 | 567 | -14 | -2.41% |
| 2025 | 581 | -14 | -2.35% |
| 2024 | 595 | -14 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 609 | -9 | -1.46% |
| 2022 | 618 | -15 | -2.37% |
| 2021 | 633 | -18 | -2.76% |
| 2020 | 651 | 8 | 1.24% |
| 2019 | 643 | -11 | -1.68% |
| 2018 | 654 | -11 | -1.65% |
| 2017 | 665 | -10 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 675 | -16 | -2.32% |
| 2015 | 691 | -15 | -2.12% |
| 2014 | 706 | -15 | -2.08% |
| 2013 | 721 | -6 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 727 | -14 | -1.89% |
| 2011 | 741 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 745 | 0 | 0% |