Cunningham, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 265, Cunningham'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

Cunningham is a small community located in Kentucky, within Carlisle County. The total population is 265. It ranks as the 441st most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cunningham is 23.5 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 40.8% of the population under 18, Cunningham has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cunningham is $29,500. This is 54% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cunningham, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $103,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Cunningham was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% higher 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 86.1%. Notably, 26.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cunningham, 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.