Pineville is a city located in Bell County Kentucky. Pineville has a 2024 population of 1,581. It is also the county seat of Bell County. Pineville is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,672 in 2020.
The average household income in Pineville is $53,156 with a poverty rate of 32.03%. The median age in Pineville is 42.5 years: 41.5 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pineville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,701 | 89.24% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 4.72% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 53 | 2.78% |
| 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 | 750 | 2.33 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 355 | 1.06 | 24.5 | 75.5 |
| Married | 147 | 2.92 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 146 | 3.72 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 102 | 3.94 | 50 | 50 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 237 | 17.75% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 8.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 9.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 393 | 29.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 7.27% |
| Some College | 244 | 18.28% |
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 | 1,160 | 838 | 244 |
| Black | 85 | 82 | 0 |
| Other Race | 53 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,750 | $60,694 | $28,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,000 | $55,417 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,676 | $24,167 | $34,265 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,031 | $40,221 | $34,737 |
| Some College | $50,313 | $60,313 | $50,104 |
$37,031
Average Earnings
$40,221
Average Male
$34,737
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.67% of Pineville residents speak only English, while 0.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,566 | 519 | 33.14% |
| Multiple | 62 | 40 | 64.52% |
| Black | 82 | 4 | 4.88% |
32.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.32%
Male Poverty Rate
38.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pineville is Multiple, with 64.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pineville is Black, with 4.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.92% |
| High School | 46.7% |
| Some College | 17.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.37% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.88% |
| Male Employed | 4.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,417 | $78,820 |
| Households | $25,385 | $53,156 |
| Married Families | $96,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,631 | $21,843 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 2.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
17.2%
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
75.08%
Born in Pineville
99.95%
Native Born
0.05%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
99.95% of Pineville residents were born in the United States, with 75.08% 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 | 1,467 | -23 | -1.54% |
| 2028 | 1,490 | -23 | -1.52% |
| 2027 | 1,513 | -22 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 1,535 | -23 | -1.48% |
| 2025 | 1,558 | -23 | -1.45% |
| 2024 | 1,581 | -23 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 1,604 | -26 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 1,630 | -31 | -1.87% |
| 2021 | 1,661 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 1,672 | -57 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 1,729 | -35 | -1.98% |
| 2018 | 1,764 | -24 | -1.34% |
| 2017 | 1,788 | -25 | -1.38% |
| 2016 | 1,813 | -15 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 1,828 | -34 | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 1,862 | -16 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 1,878 | -21 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 1,899 | -26 | -1.35% |
| 2011 | 1,925 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,931 | 0 | 0% |