Cerulean, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 263, Cerulean's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cerulean is a small community located in Kentucky, within Trigg County. The total population is 263. It ranks as the 443rd most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cerulean is 53.2 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 3.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cerulean is $60,096. This is 6% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 45.6%. This is 184% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cerulean, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $103,600. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Cerulean is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cerulean is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.8% vs 7.5%).

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cerulean, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.