Middlesborough is a city located in Bell County Kentucky. Middlesborough has a 2024 population of 8,898. Middlesborough is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually and its population has decreased by -4.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,353 in 2020.
The average household income in Middlesborough is $50,142 with a poverty rate of 28.83%. The median age in Middlesborough is 41.8 years: 33.5 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middlesborough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,366 | 90.37% |
| Two or more races | 484 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 350 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,822 | 2.38 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 1,504 | 1.11 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Married | 1,214 | 3.37 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 707 | 2.83 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 397 | 3.36 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 909 | 14.1% |
| Associates Degree | 585 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 619 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 351 | 5.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,130 | 33.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 4.62% |
| Some College | 1,557 | 24.14% |
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 | 6,021 | 4,857 | 863 |
| Black | 320 | 277 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 75 | 25 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,338 | $0 | $54,779 |
| High School Graduate | $30,171 | $33,942 | $22,650 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,557 | $0 | $13,672 |
| Overall | $26,914 | $30,735 | $26,134 |
| Some College | $25,241 | $0 | $26,114 |
$26,914
Average Earnings
$30,735
Average Male
$26,134
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.38% of Middlesborough residents speak only English, while 0.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,234 | 2,178 | 26.45% |
| Multiple | 484 | 228 | 47.11% |
| Black | 348 | 219 | 62.93% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 29 | 26.61% |
| Asian | 33 | 5 | 15.15% |
28.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.41%
Male Poverty Rate
27.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middlesborough is Black, with 62.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middlesborough is Asian, with 15.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.86% |
| Some College | 35.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.48% |
| High School | 14.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.67% |
| Male Employed | 16.8% |
| Female Employed | 11.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,933 | $63,188 |
| Households | $34,349 | $50,142 |
| Married Families | $63,654 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,152 | $29,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
323
Number of Veterans
303
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 138 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 4.64% |
| Black | 15 | 4.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.8%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
11.2%
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
71.35%
Born in Middlesborough
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99.7% of Middlesborough residents were born in the United States, with 71.35% having been born in Kentucky. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,330 | -113 | -1.34% |
| 2028 | 8,443 | -114 | -1.33% |
| 2027 | 8,557 | -114 | -1.31% |
| 2026 | 8,671 | -113 | -1.29% |
| 2025 | 8,784 | -114 | -1.28% |
| 2024 | 8,898 | -114 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 9,012 | -135 | -1.48% |
| 2022 | 9,147 | -161 | -1.73% |
| 2021 | 9,308 | -45 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 9,353 | 264 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 9,089 | -203 | -2.18% |
| 2018 | 9,292 | -144 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 9,436 | -141 | -1.47% |
| 2016 | 9,577 | -74 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 9,651 | -177 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 9,828 | -87 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 9,915 | -111 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 10,026 | -148 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 10,174 | -24 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 10,198 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,384 | -944 | -8.33% |
| 1990 | 11,328 | -923 | -7.53% |
| 1980 | 12,251 | 373 | 3.14% |
| 1970 | 11,878 | -729 | -5.78% |
| 1960 | 12,607 | -1,875 | -12.95% |
| 1950 | 14,482 | 2,705 | 22.97% |
| 1940 | 11,777 | 1,427 | 13.79% |
| 1930 | 10,350 | 2,309 | 28.72% |
| 1920 | 8,041 | 736 | 10.08% |
| 1910 | 7,305 | 3,143 | 75.52% |
| 1900 | 4,162 | 891 | 27.24% |
| 1890 | 3,271 | -5,059 | -60.73% |