Corinth city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Corinth city, Kentucky Demographics
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As of 2026, Corinth city, Kentucky has a total population of 254, the 436th largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $63,125, which is 1% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Key Takeaways

Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.

Corinth city Quick Facts

Population 254

Median Household Income $63,125

Median Home Value $161,300

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 32.5 years

Homeownership Rate 54.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

High School Graduation Rate 73.5%

Diversity Index 2/100

Population 254 436th of 552

Median Income $63,125 above average

Poverty Rate 19.1% 53% higher national

Median Home Value $161,300 average

How Corinth city Compares

Median Household Income

Corinth city

$63,125

$62,417

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Corinth city

$161,300

$192,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.7%

$25K-$50K 17.6%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 29.4%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.6%

Renter 45.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

33.5%

35-54

16.5%

55-74

27.6%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Corinth city Rankings in Kentucky

#436 Population of 552

#197 Median Income of 552

#515 Education of 552

#208 Home Value of 552

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Cities Similar to Corinth city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dover city	258	$65,250	$85,000	3.6%	15.5%
Coldiron CDP	247	$57,011	$83,700	7.7%	8.9%
Belleview CDP	234	N/A	$122,700	5.2%	19.7%
Oakland city	230	N/A	$142,200	24.4%	18.3%
Ewing city	245	$52,885	$116,700	17.2%	11.4%

Population Overview

Corinth city is a small community located in Kentucky. The total population is 254. It ranks as the 436th most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Corinth city is 32.5 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Corinth city is $63,125. This is 1% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $161,300. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Corinth city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Corinth city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.2% of all residents.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Corinth city, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Corinth city, Kentucky?

Corinth city, Kentucky has a population of 254 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Corinth city, KY?

The median household income in Corinth city is $63,125, which is 20% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Corinth city, KY?

The poverty rate in Corinth city is 19.1%. This means approximately 48 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Corinth city, Kentucky?

Corinth city's population is 99.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Corinth city, KY?

The median home value in Corinth city is $161,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.

How educated is Corinth city, Kentucky?

0.0% of adults (25+) in Corinth city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.