Sardis, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sardis, Kentucky had a total population of 98, the 521st largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $55,000, which is 14% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Sardis Quick Facts
How Sardis 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 | 59 | 98 | +66.1% |
| Median household income | $35,417 | $55,000 | +55.3% |
How Sardis 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+)
Sardis Rankings in Kentucky
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Other Cities in Mason County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maysville | 8,737 | $39,013 | 24.3% | $151,500 |
| Dover | 247 | $70,962 | 17.4% | $93,800 |
| Germantown | 232 | $77,000 | 2.2% | $101,400 |
| Mays Lick | 88 | N/A | 58.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Sardis
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn | 95 | N/A | $54,300 | 8.3% | 25.4% |
| Freeburn | 91 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Mays Lick | 88 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 58.0% |
| Lowes | 111 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Monterey | 92 | $66,667 | $100,000 | 19.4% | 30.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 98, Sardis'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
Sardis is a small community located in Kentucky, within Mason County. The total population is 98. It ranks as the 521st most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sardis is 36.0 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sardis is $55,000. This is 14% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sardis, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sardis has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.5%.
Education
7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 91.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sardis, 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 Sardis, Kentucky?
Sardis, Kentucky has a population of 98 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sardis, KY?
The median household income in Sardis is $55,000, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sardis, KY?
The poverty rate in Sardis is 9.2%. This means approximately 8 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Sardis, Kentucky?
Sardis's population is 99.0% White, 1.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sardis, KY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sardis — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sardis, Kentucky?
7.5% of adults (25+) in Sardis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.