Poverty Rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, an estimated 4,840 of 29,666 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is 15.1%.
- How many people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, an estimated 4,840 of 29,666 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is 1.24% higher than the Kentucky average. In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, an estimated 16.3% of 29,666 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.1% of 4,372,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is 30.4% higher than the US average. In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, an estimated 16.3% of 29,666 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Beechmont, Kentucky 15.5% of 703 people.
- Bremen, Kentucky 34.5% of 383 people.
- Central City, Kentucky 15.6% of 5,271 people.
- Cleaton, Kentucky 32.4% of 102 people.
- Drakesboro, Kentucky 35.8% of 491 people.
Under 18 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
21.9% of 6 thousand people
Under 5 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
17.7% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
23.4% of 5 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
21.2% of 6 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
15.4% of 18 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
15.3% of 6 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
15.5% of 12 thousand people
60 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
13.6% of 8 thousand people
65 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
13% of 6 thousand people
White
16.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
16.9% of 28 thousand people
Black or African American
4.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
4.8% of 559 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
53.8% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
53.8% of 65 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
0% of 351 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
100% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
100% of 13 people
Some other race
60% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
60% of 80 people
Two or more races
1.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
1.9% of 847 people
Hispanic
18.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
18.2% of 472 people
White, not Hispanic
16.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
16.9% of 28 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
14.8% of 21 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
29.4% of 3 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
18.4% of 9 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
9% of 6 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
0.4% of 3 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
8.6% of 13 thousand people
Employed
7.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
7.2% of 13 thousand people
Male
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
6.1% of 7 thousand people
Female
8.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
8.7% of 6 thousand people
Unemployed
34.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
34.4% of 643 people
Male
38.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
38.9% of 357 people
Female
28.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
28.7% of 286 people
Population 16 years and over
15.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
15.4% of 24 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
2.6% of 9 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
19.8% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
24.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
24.9% of 10 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
36.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
36.8% of 5 thousand people
Male
33.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
33.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
39.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
39.6% of 3 thousand people
18 to 24 years
47.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
47.5% of 491 people
25 to 34 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
26.8% of 622 people
35 to 44 years
59.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
59.3% of 519 people
45 to 54 years
24% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
24% of 712 people
55 to 64 years
44.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
44.7% of 853 people
65 to 74 years
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
31.8% of 786 people
75 years and over
29% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
29% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
6.1% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
51.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
51.1% of 708 people
Did not work
49.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
49.7% of 3 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
2022
16.2%
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