Vanceburg is a city located in Lewis County Kentucky. Vanceburg has a 2024 population of 1,388. It is also the county seat of Lewis County. Vanceburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,428 in 2020.
The average household income in Vanceburg is $37,715 with a poverty rate of 40.27%. The median age in Vanceburg is 45.5 years: 41.4 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vanceburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,271 | 97.54% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 571 | 2.03 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Non Family | 311 | 1.27 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 113 | 2.82 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Married | 87 | 2.94 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 60 | 3.15 | 75 | 25 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
51.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 10.02% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 3.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 415 | 44.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 17.06% |
| Some College | 110 | 11.73% |
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 | 918 | 668 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $33,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $32,917 | $2,499 | $33,889 |
| High School Graduate | $22,218 | $0 | $23,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,880 | $30,000 | $27,563 |
| Some College | $40,417 | $51,250 | $28,214 |
$27,880
Average Earnings
$30,000
Average Male
$27,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Vanceburg residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,106 | 455 | 41.14% |
40.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.29%
Male Poverty Rate
40.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vanceburg is White, with 41.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vanceburg is White, with 41.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.94% |
| Some College | 25.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.44% |
| Female Employed | 14.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,875 | $52,415 |
| Households | $25,089 | $37,715 |
| Married Families | $38,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,464 | $24,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.2%
Male Marriage Rate
15.2%
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
63
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 6.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.6%
Labor Force Participation
25.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
55.26%
Born in Vanceburg
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.69% of Vanceburg residents were born in the United States, with 55.26% having been born in Kentucky. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,338 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 1,348 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 1,358 | -10 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 1,368 | -10 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 1,378 | -10 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 1,388 | -10 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 1,398 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 1,400 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 1,413 | -15 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 1,428 | 21 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 1,407 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,406 | -15 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 1,421 | -15 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 1,436 | -16 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 1,452 | -15 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 1,467 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 1,463 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 1,471 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 1,473 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,473 | 0 | 0% |