Loyall, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Loyall, Kentucky had a total population of 388, the 386th largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $52,734, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 24.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.
Loyall Quick Facts
How Loyall 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 | 496 | 388 | -21.8% |
| Median household income | $31,250 | $52,734 | +68.7% |
| Median home value | $73,300 | $75,900 | +3.5% |
How Loyall 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+)
Loyall Rankings in Kentucky
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Other Cities in Harlan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 2,160 | $32,408 | 33.1% | $89,200 |
| Cumberland | 2,037 | $35,410 | 52.8% | $66,500 |
| South Wallins | 765 | $26,336 | 35.2% | $55,300 |
| Benham | 725 | $44,946 | 15.7% | $53,000 |
| Lynch | 709 | $30,114 | 36.7% | $58,600 |
| Evarts | 648 | $34,007 | 35.4% | $71,400 |
| Cawood | 596 | N/A | 6.4% | $69,800 |
| Pathfork | 542 | $49,571 | 21.1% | N/A |
| Ages | 385 | $34,063 | 50.6% | $64,400 |
| Wallins Creek | 383 | N/A | 2.6% | $177,500 |
Cities Similar to Loyall
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallins Creek | 383 | N/A | $177,500 | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Meadowview Estates | 390 | $56,875 | $216,700 | 33.4% | 11.3% |
| Maceo | 418 | N/A | $145,500 | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Kenvir | 358 | N/A | $74,400 | 3.5% | 44.7% |
| Virgie | 424 | N/A | $209,200 | 7.0% | 38.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 388, Loyall'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
Loyall is a small community located in Kentucky, within Harlan County. The total population is 388. It ranks as the 386th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.
Age Demographics
The median age in Loyall is 39.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Loyall is $52,734. This is 17% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 51% 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 Loyall, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $75,900. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Loyall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Loyall has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents.
Education
15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Loyall, 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 Loyall, Kentucky?
Loyall, Kentucky has a population of 388 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Loyall, KY?
The median household income in Loyall is $52,734, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Loyall, KY?
The poverty rate in Loyall is 24.2%. This means approximately 94 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Loyall, Kentucky?
Loyall's population is 90.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Loyall, KY?
The median home value in Loyall is $75,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Loyall, Kentucky?
15.8% of adults (25+) in Loyall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.