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.

Cynthiana, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,458

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%5,818

Two or More

4.8%309

Black

2.9%185

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%137

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.2%473

High School Diploma

39.4%1,669

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%394

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%446

Associate's Degree

5.7%241

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%328

Master's Degree

7.4%315

Professional Degree

0.3%11

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,500

Median Renti

$770

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.2%1,185

Renter-Occupied

51.8%1,276

Total Units

2,860

Homeownership

48.2%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%53

$50K–$100K

15.6%185

$100K–$150K

18.7%222

$150K–$200K

18.8%223

$200K–$300K

39.6%469

$300K–$500K

2.8%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

237

$500–$750

326

$750–$1,000

417

$1,000–$1,250

186

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%32

2010–2019

0.9%25

2000–2009

2.8%81

1990–1999

12.6%361

1980–1989

20.8%594

1970–1979

12.1%347

1960–1969

16.8%480

1950–1959

7.4%212

1940–1949

3.8%108

1939 or earlier

21.7%620

Heating Fuel

Electricity

47.8%1,176

Utility Gas

46.7%1,150

Fuel Oil

2.3%57

Solar

2%49

No Fuel

1.2%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,647

Mean Household Incomei

$62,589

Per Capita Incomei

$25,285

Poverty Ratei

30%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

2,795

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%134

$10K–$15K

12.9%318

$15K–$20K

4.5%111

$20K–$25K

3.3%82

$25K–$30K

6.3%156

$30K–$35K

2%50

$35K–$40K

1.1%26

$40K–$45K

4.6%113

$45K–$50K

3.8%94

$50K–$60K

12.4%306

$60K–$75K

14.1%348

$75K–$100K

6.6%162

$100K–$125K

11.6%286

$125K–$150K

5.4%133

$150K–$200K

3.9%95

$200K+

1.9%47

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

468

Residentsi

764

Avg. Tenant Renti

$359/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing264 homes95% occupied$398/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers176 homes79% occupied$323/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 828 homes100% occupied$214/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,647/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

72.9%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

18.2%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

6.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.3% of subsidized households are minority

24.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.9% 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

30%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,731

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,758

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

311(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured