Flat Lick, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 634, Flat Lick'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

Flat Lick is a small community located in Kentucky, within Knox County. The total population is 634. It ranks as the 311th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Flat Lick is 30.5 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 29.0% of the population under 18, Flat Lick has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Flat Lick is $17,303. This is 73% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 79% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 100.0%. This is 523% 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 unemployment rate is 33.3%. This is 584% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 95% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.6x, Flat Lick is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 10.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 85% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Flat Lick 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

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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 6.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Flat Lick, 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.