Poverty Rate in Monroe County, Kentucky
In Monroe County, Kentucky, an estimated 2,334 of 11,162 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Kentucky is 24.3%.
- How many people in Monroe County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Monroe County, Kentucky, an estimated 2,334 of 11,162 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Kentucky is 29.81% higher than the Kentucky average. In Monroe County, Kentucky, an estimated 20.9% of 11,162 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.1% of 4,372,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Kentucky is 67.2% higher than the US average. In Monroe County, Kentucky, an estimated 20.9% of 11,162 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Fountain Run, Kentucky 29.5% of 264 people.
- Gamaliel, Kentucky 18.6% of 430 people.
- Tompkinsville, Kentucky 27% of 2,548 people.
Under 18 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
27.9% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
21.9% of 677 people
5 to 17 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
30.1% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
27.9% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
19.1% of 7 thousand people
18 to 34 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
26.8% of 2 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
15.3% of 4 thousand people
60 years and over
15.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
15.7% of 3 thousand people
65 years and over
18% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
18% of 2 thousand people
White
20.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
20.4% of 11 thousand people
Black or African American
35.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
35.8% of 268 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
80.6% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
80.6% of 31 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
0% of 24 people
Some other race
20.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
20.8% of 106 people
Two or more races
23.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
23.2% of 151 people
Hispanic
50.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
50.5% of 364 people
White, not Hispanic
19.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
19.5% of 10 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
100% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Monroe County, Kentucky
2021
100% of 3 people
Population 25 years and over
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
17.9% of 8 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
31.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
31.6% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
18.8% of 3 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
11.1% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
10.4% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
12.2% of 5 thousand people
Employed
11.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
11.2% of 5 thousand people
Male
12.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
12.7% of 3 thousand people
Female
9.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
9.4% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
29.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
29.7% of 279 people
Male
23.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
23.6% of 148 people
Female
36.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
36.6% of 131 people
Population 16 years and over
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
19.2% of 9 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
5.4% of 4 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
27.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
27.5% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
29% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
29% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
37.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
37.2% of 2 thousand people
Male
29.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
29.7% of 833 people
Female
43% Poverty Rate for single women in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
43% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
50.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
50.8% of 185 people
25 to 34 years
50% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
50% of 138 people
35 to 44 years
57.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
57.6% of 125 people
45 to 54 years
37.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
37.9% of 264 people
55 to 64 years
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
25.5% of 310 people
65 to 74 years
40.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
40.9% of 477 people
75 years and over
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
25.5% of 435 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
10.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
10.9% of 596 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
64.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
64.6% of 322 people
Did not work
44% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
44% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Monroe County, Kentucky
2022
20.9%
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