Edmonson County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 12,594 with a growth rate of 1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Edmonson County, Kentucky is the 86th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,239 and has seen a growth of 2.9% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,324 | 146 | 1.11% |
| 2028 | 13,178 | 146 | 1.12% |
| 2027 | 13,032 | 146 | 1.13% |
| 2026 | 12,886 | 146 | 1.15% |
| 2025 | 12,740 | 146 | 1.16% |
| 2024 | 12,594 | 146 | 1.17% |
| 2023 | 12,448 | 146 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 12,302 | 65 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 12,237 | 85 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 12,152 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 12,149 | -98 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 12,247 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 12,248 | 151 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 12,097 | 88 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 12,009 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 12,022 | -53 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 12,075 | -31 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 12,106 | -138 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 12,244 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 12,239 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,357 | 395 | 3.97% |
| 1980 | 9,962 | 1,211 | 13.84% |
| 1970 | 8,751 | 666 | 8.24% |
| 1960 | 8,085 | -1,291 | -13.77% |
| 1950 | 9,376 | -1,968 | -17.35% |
| 1940 | 11,344 | -131 | -1.14% |
| 1930 | 11,475 | 581 | 5.33% |
| 1920 | 10,894 | 425 | 4.06% |
| 1910 | 10,469 | 389 | 3.86% |
| 1900 | 10,080 | 2,075 | 25.92% |
| 1890 | 8,005 | 783 | 10.84% |
| 1880 | 7,222 | 2,763 | 61.96% |
| 1870 | 4,459 | -186 | -4% |
| 1860 | 4,645 | 557 | 13.63% |
| 1850 | 4,088 | 1,174 | 40.29% |
| 1840 | 2,914 | 272 | 10.3% |
| 1830 | 2,642 | -10,682 | -80.17% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,621 | 95.42% |
| Two or more races | 355 | 2.91% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.12% |
| 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 | 4,760 | 2.5 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 2,610 | 2.93 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 1,492 | 1.27 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 455 | 3.09 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 203 | 4.81 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 926 | 10.28% |
| Associates Degree | 589 | 6.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 476 | 5.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 553 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,918 | 43.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 732 | 8.13% |
| Some College | 1,811 | 20.11% |
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 | 8,747 | 7,128 | 974 |
| 2+ Races | 199 | 171 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 51 | 28 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 15 |
| Other Race | 21 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,417 | $69,271 | $46,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $52,000 | $54,327 |
| High School Graduate | $35,769 | $42,065 | $22,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,900 | $38,098 | $17,109 |
| Overall | $37,442 | $51,332 | $26,907 |
| Some College | $33,906 | $57,774 | $28,259 |
$37,442
Average Earnings
$51,332
Average Male
$26,907
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.88% of Edmonson County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 3.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,417 | 1,795 | 15.72% |
| Multiple | 354 | 124 | 35.03% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 79 | 41.36% |
| Other | 92 | 68 | 73.91% |
| Black | 95 | 48 | 50.53% |
16.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.17%
Male Poverty Rate
20.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edmonson County, Kentucky is Other, with 73.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edmonson County, Kentucky is White, with 15.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.75% |
| High School | 19.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.42% |
| Some College | 6.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.13% |
| Female Employed | 7.1% |
| Male Employed | 5.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,378 | $77,747 |
| Households | $53,029 | $65,087 |
| Married Families | $80,388 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,702 | $36,085 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
592
Number of Veterans
562
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 245 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Korea | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 207 |
| 75+ | 206 |
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 5.97% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 9.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
81.57%
Born in Edmonson County, Kentucky
99.83%
Native Born
0.17%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
99.83% of Edmonson County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 81.57% having been born in Kentucky. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.