Lovelaceville, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lovelaceville, Kentucky had a total population of 28, the 548th largest community in Kentucky. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Lovelaceville Quick Facts
How Lovelaceville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12 | 28 | +133.3% |
How Lovelaceville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lovelaceville Rankings in Kentucky
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Other Cities in Ballard County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickliffe | 797 | $34,509 | 38.4% | $68,400 |
| La Center | 694 | $56,776 | 27.2% | $92,300 |
| Barlow | 564 | $27,054 | 36.9% | $68,100 |
| Bandana | 311 | $96,691 | 0.0% | $126,300 |
| Blandville | 107 | $47,500 | 24.3% | $67,500 |
Cities Similar to Lovelaceville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney | 28 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Utica | 32 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Hazel Green | 33 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hickory | 23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tolu | 36 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 28, Lovelaceville'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
Lovelaceville is a small community located in Kentucky, within Ballard County. The total population is 28. It ranks as the 548th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lovelaceville is 61.9 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 46.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lovelaceville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lovelaceville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lovelaceville 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. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lovelaceville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lovelaceville, Kentucky?
Lovelaceville, Kentucky has a population of 28 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lovelaceville, KY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lovelaceville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lovelaceville, KY?
The ACS sample for Lovelaceville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lovelaceville, Kentucky?
Lovelaceville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lovelaceville, KY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lovelaceville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lovelaceville, Kentucky?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Lovelaceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.