Raceland is a city located in Greenup County Kentucky. Raceland has a 2024 population of 2,288. Raceland is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,338 in 2020.
The average household income in Raceland is $77,154 with a poverty rate of 22.12%. The median age in Raceland is 44 years: 45.2 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Raceland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,129 | 97.98% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,032 | 2.11 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 451 | 1.06 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 390 | 2.82 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 150 | 3.06 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 41 | 3.32 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 10.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 206 | 13.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 9.12% |
| High School Graduate | 567 | 36.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 393 | 25.24% |
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 | 1,541 | 1,460 | 348 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 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 22.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,711 | $0 | $54,135 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,000 | $0 | $81,607 |
| High School Graduate | $30,313 | $32,188 | $27,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,522 | $40,964 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $32,964 | $50,972 | $22,425 |
$36,522
Average Earnings
$40,964
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.95% of Raceland residents speak only English, while 0.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,126 | 476 | 22.39% |
| Multiple | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
22.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.96%
Male Poverty Rate
21.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raceland is Multiple, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raceland is White, with 22.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| High School | 23.63% |
| Some College | 21.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 24.16% |
| Male Employed | 20.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,917 | $92,222 |
| Households | $61,923 | $77,154 |
| Married Families | $81,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,773 | $54,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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
161
Number of Veterans
156
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 9.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
57.16%
Born in Raceland
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.82% of Raceland residents were born in the United States, with 57.16% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,226 | -13 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 2,239 | -12 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 2,251 | -12 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 2,263 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 2,276 | -12 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 2,288 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 2,301 | -11 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 2,312 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 2,323 | -15 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 2,338 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 2,357 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 2,360 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 2,364 | -14 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 2,378 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 2,381 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 2,384 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 2,381 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 2,384 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 2,402 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 2,406 | 0 | 0% |