U.S. County · Profile

Muhlenberg County

30.6KTotal Population
64Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-4.01%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Muhlenberg County has a population of 30,568 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Muhlenberg County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.0%28,428
Two or More Races2.9%886
Black or African American2.3%703
Hispanic or Latino1.7%520
Asian1.1%336
Some Other Race0.4%122
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%61
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Muhlenberg County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$50,935
31.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,621
17.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.3%
41.7% above national average
Median Age
43.0 years

Income & Poverty

$50,935Median Household Income
$31,621Per Capita Income
16.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,935$78,421
Families$69,150$94,071
Married-couple Families$69,150$77,448
Nonfamily Households$25,093$27,100

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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