Poverty Rate in Spencer County, Kentucky
In Spencer County, Kentucky, an estimated 1,607 of 19,289 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Spencer County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Spencer County, Kentucky is 6.6%.
- How many people in Spencer County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Spencer County, Kentucky, an estimated 1,607 of 19,289 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Spencer County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Spencer County, Kentucky is 48.45% lower than the Kentucky average. In Spencer County, Kentucky, an estimated 8.3% of 19,289 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.1% of 4,372,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Spencer County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Spencer County, Kentucky is 33.6% lower than the US average. In Spencer County, Kentucky, an estimated 8.3% of 19,289 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Elk Creek, Kentucky 9.7% of 2,201 people.
- Louisville 15.6% of 615,587 people.
- Taylorsville, Kentucky 18.3% of 1,613 people.
Under 18 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
12.6% of 4 thousand people
Under 5 years
19.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
19.5% of 986 people
5 to 17 years
10.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
10.7% of 3 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
11% of 4 thousand people
18 to 64 years
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
7.6% of 12 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
13.9% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
5.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
5.2% of 9 thousand people
60 years and over
6.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
6.1% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
4.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
4.5% of 3 thousand people
White
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
8.1% of 18 thousand people
Black or African American
3.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
3.8% of 341 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
13.3% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
13.3% of 15 people
Asian
40.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
40.7% of 86 people
Some other race
19.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
19.1% of 136 people
Two or more races
14.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
14.2% of 323 people
Hispanic
8.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
8.2% of 514 people
White, not Hispanic
8.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
8.2% of 18 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
6.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
6.1% of 13 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
16.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
16.4% of 981 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
8.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
8.6% of 5 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
2.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
2.9% of 4 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
2.6% of 3 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
5.7% of 11 thousand people
Employed
5.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
5.6% of 10 thousand people
Male
4.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
4.3% of 5 thousand people
Female
7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
7% of 5 thousand people
Unemployed
7.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
7.4% of 660 people
Male
8.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
8.1% of 430 people
Female
6.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
6.1% of 230 people
Population 16 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
7.6% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
2.6% of 8 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
12.2% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
12.5% of 4 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
29.7% of 2 thousand people
Male
27.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
27.6% of 1 thousand people
Female
31.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
31.9% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
75.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
75.7% of 206 people
25 to 34 years
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
25.5% of 373 people
35 to 44 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
18.3% of 257 people
45 to 54 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
13.8% of 463 people
55 to 64 years
35.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
35.7% of 437 people
65 to 74 years
5.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
5.1% of 256 people
75 years and over
31.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
31.1% of 244 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
12.2% of 931 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
46% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
46% of 569 people
Did not work
38.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
38.3% of 818 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
8.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Spencer County, Kentucky
2022
8.3%
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