Population 12,355 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Edmonson County
Household size in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Edmonson County has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Edmonson County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.1, mirroring the country. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only five are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Edmonson County: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of Kentucky's 120 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Edmonson County
Renters in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Edmonson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (61.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.3% of the housing in Edmonson County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Edmonson County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $528 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $636 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $672 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $770 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Edmonson County pays $770 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $242 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Edmonson County
Bachelor's degrees in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Edmonson County: 10.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of Kentucky's 120 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.1% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Edmonson County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Edmonson County
| Period | Edmonson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Edmonson County runs well above the national rate: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Edmonson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 8.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 1991 | $770 | 10.8% | 83.4% | 8.0% |
| Hart County | 2.72 | 40.6 | 10.6% | 27.6% | 16.6% | 1987 | $689 | 12.3% | 80.6% | 4.0% |
| Butler County | 2.70 | 40.5 | 9.0% | 26.3% | 15.6% | 1986 | $717 | 9.7% | 81.1% | 4.6% |
| Green County | 2.56 | 43.8 | 13.1% | 22.4% | 16.9% | 1978 | $679 | 17.1% | 87.2% | 8.2% |
| Muhlenberg County | 2.47 | 43.4 | 10.8% | 21.2% | 12.6% | 1979 | $757 | 14.6% | 84.4% | 5.7% |
| Adair County | 2.51 | 40.7 | 8.5% | 22.8% | 16.6% | 1984 | $773 | 23.4% | 84.2% | 6.1% |
| Russell County | 2.41 | 41.6 | 15.3% | 29.2% | 19.0% | 1989 | $667 | 15.1% | 82.2% | 6.2% |
| Caldwell County | 2.47 | 44.0 | 12.9% | 29.8% | 18.5% | 1974 | $770 | 17.7% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Pulaski County | 2.50 | 42.8 | 11.8% | 27.5% | 15.7% | 1985 | $840 | 18.3% | 86.0% | 5.0% |
| Lyon County | 2.16 | 47.7 | 6.0% | 19.6% | 26.4% | 1987 | $961 | 16.4% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Livingston County | 2.49 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1980 | $830 | 14.6% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Edmonson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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