Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oak Grove, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,962

Median Agei

25.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.2%4,314

Black

20.3%1,617

Hispanic/Latino

14.4%1,146

Two or More

8.8%702

Asian

1.6%131

Other

0.7%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%243

High School Diploma

26.7%1,123

Some College (<1 yr)

15.9%668

Some College (1+ yr)

22.5%949

Associate's Degree

11.3%474

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%341

Master's Degree

2.8%118

Professional Degree

0.1%5

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

11%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,700

Median Renti

$1,197

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.6%1,216

Renter-Occupied

60.4%1,858

Total Units

3,505

Homeownership

39.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%81

$50K–$100K

9.6%117

$100K–$150K

35%426

$150K–$200K

33.7%410

$200K–$300K

14.4%175

$300K–$500K

0.6%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

323

$1,000–$1,250

577

$1,250–$1,500

613

$1,500–$2,000

147

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%42

2010–2019

10.3%361

2000–2009

32.2%1,128

1990–1999

28.9%1,014

1980–1989

14.4%505

1970–1979

5.2%184

1960–1969

3.7%130

1950–1959

1.8%63

1940–1949

0.6%21

1939 or earlier

1.6%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

88.3%2,715

Utility Gas

8.6%264

Bottled/LP Gas

2%60

Wood

0.7%22

No Fuel

0.4%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,354

Mean Household Incomei

$51,589

Per Capita Incomei

$19,493

Poverty Ratei

23.1%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

3,613

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.3%441

$10K–$15K

2.2%68

$15K–$20K

2.5%78

$20K–$25K

6.1%188

$25K–$30K

6.3%195

$30K–$35K

2.9%88

$35K–$40K

5.8%177

$40K–$45K

5.9%181

$45K–$50K

4.9%152

$50K–$60K

11.6%358

$60K–$75K

18.5%568

$75K–$100K

9%277

$100K–$125K

2.3%71

$125K–$150K

6.2%191

$150K–$200K

1.3%41

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

100

Residentsi

191

Avg. Tenant Renti

$510/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers100 homes67% occupied$510/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,354/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

67%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

19%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

11% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2803.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Korea

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,295

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,646

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,089(24.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured