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.

Flatwoods, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,269

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%6,938

Two or More

2.4%177

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%112

Asian

0.5%35

Black

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%226

High School Diploma

30%1,482

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%510

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%700

Associate's Degree

15.9%786

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%432

Master's Degree

5.4%266

Professional Degree

0.7%35

Doctorate

0.9%45

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,600

Median Renti

$940

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%2,156

Renter-Occupied

24.8%710

Total Units

3,056

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.4%289

$50K–$100K

28.5%615

$100K–$150K

21.2%457

$150K–$200K

26.6%573

$200K–$300K

7%151

$300K–$500K

2.9%62

$1M+

0.4%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

112

$750–$1,000

226

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.3%161

2000–2009

8.5%259

1990–1999

11.4%349

1980–1989

15%458

1970–1979

19%582

1960–1969

22.3%683

1950–1959

13%398

1940–1949

2%60

1939 or earlier

3.5%106

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55%1,576

Electricity

43.1%1,236

No Fuel

1.4%39

Fuel Oil

0.5%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,972

Mean Household Incomei

$73,387

Per Capita Incomei

$27,688

Poverty Ratei

18.1%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

2,918

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%203

$10K–$15K

3.8%110

$15K–$20K

5.6%161

$20K–$25K

6.2%179

$25K–$30K

4.5%128

$30K–$35K

2.8%81

$35K–$40K

6.2%177

$40K–$45K

3.6%104

$45K–$50K

2.8%79

$50K–$60K

7.4%212

$60K–$75K

13.1%376

$75K–$100K

14.3%410

$100K–$125K

11.7%335

$125K–$150K

2.5%71

$150K–$200K

4.7%136

$200K+

3.6%104

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

182

Residentsi

268

Avg. Tenant Renti

$362/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers139 homes86% occupied$371/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 841 homes83% occupied$330/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,972/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

68.2%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

29.5%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

73.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.5% of subsidized households are minority

36.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.1% 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

871.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,718

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,730

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

471(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured