Living in Camargo, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camargo · Census data 2020–2024

Camargo has 874 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $47,625 (25% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $151,400, the median rent is $854/month.

Camargo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Camargo at a glance

Population
874
Median age
43.7State: 39.1
Median household income
$47,625State: $63,726
Median home value
$151,400State: $205,600
Median rent
$854/moState: $967
Homeowners
76%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
Average commute
34 min

Is Camargo a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Camargo

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camargo the median home value is $151,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,224 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Camargo$151,400
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Camargo$854
Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Camargo median household income

The median household income in Camargo is $47,625 and the income per person is $24,454. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Camargo$47,625
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Camargo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
394
Owner-occupied
76%
Renter-occupied
24%
Vacant
17.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.69

Camargo demographics

Population
874
Median age
43.7
Under 18
29.9%
65 and older
25.4%
Households
325
Foreign-born
0.5%
Veterans
6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black5.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camargo ›

Education in Camargo

8.2% of adults 25 and older in Camargo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Camargo8.2%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Camargo

Unemployment rate
7%State: 4.9%
Average commute
34 minState: 24 min
Work from home
2.4%
Drive alone
82.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.2%
Homes with broadband
83.4%

Camargo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Camargo874$47,625$151,400$854
Jeffersonville1,651$56,250$140,900$792
Mount Sterling7,551$55,827$187,600$699
Clay City1,204$23,816$63,500$666
Stanton3,218$25,417$123,000$775
Owingsville1,621$40,053$118,300$442
Sharpsburg519$30,917$84,300$340
Frenchburg643$26,806$131,400$268
North Middletown679$48,000$117,700$913

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Living in Camargo: FAQ

What is the median household income in Camargo, KY?

The median household income in Camargo is $47,625, 25% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Camargo?

The median home value in Camargo is $151,400, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

How much is rent in Camargo?

The median gross rent in Camargo is $854 per month, about 27.6% of household income.

Is Camargo, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.

What is the median age in Camargo?

The median age in Camargo is 43.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Camargo?

The average commute to work in Camargo is 34 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Camargo?

The unemployment rate in Camargo is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Camargo?

8.2% of adults in Camargo have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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