Population 30,591 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Muhlenberg County
Household size in Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Muhlenberg County run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Kentucky as a whole looks much the same. 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 Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Muhlenberg County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Muhlenberg County as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Kentucky overall (11.9%). The single-parent share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Muhlenberg County
Renters in Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Muhlenberg County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (55.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Muhlenberg County: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Muhlenberg County was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $487 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $537 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $589 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $757 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$269 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Muhlenberg County runs $757 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $269 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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 Muhlenberg County
Bachelor's degrees in Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Muhlenberg County: 14.6% 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 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.9% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Muhlenberg County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points, 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 Muhlenberg County
| Period | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Muhlenberg County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Muhlenberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County | 2.47 | 43.4 | 10.8% | 21.2% | 12.6% | 1979 | $757 | 14.6% | 84.4% | 5.7% |
| Hopkins County | 2.44 | 40.8 | 14.6% | 29.3% | 13.1% | 1977 | $824 | 17.3% | 88.1% | 6.3% |
| Butler County | 2.70 | 40.5 | 9.0% | 26.3% | 15.6% | 1986 | $717 | 9.7% | 81.1% | 4.6% |
| Caldwell County | 2.47 | 44.0 | 12.9% | 29.8% | 18.5% | 1974 | $770 | 17.7% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Edmonson County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 8.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 1991 | $770 | 10.8% | 83.4% | 8.0% |
| Crittenden County | 2.56 | 43.5 | 11.4% | 21.8% | 16.4% | 1976 | $788 | 15.1% | 83.6% | 3.2% |
| Livingston County | 2.49 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1980 | $830 | 14.6% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Hart County | 2.72 | 40.6 | 10.6% | 27.6% | 16.6% | 1987 | $689 | 12.3% | 80.6% | 4.0% |
| Massac County | 2.55 | 43.9 | 12.5% | 23.6% | 19.1% | 1975 | $757 | 17.1% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Green County | 2.56 | 43.8 | 13.1% | 22.4% | 16.9% | 1978 | $679 | 17.1% | 87.2% | 8.2% |
| Taylor County | 2.54 | 37.9 | 11.3% | 31.2% | 9.0% | 1982 | $745 | 22.1% | 87.8% | 6.2% |
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 Muhlenberg 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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