Living in Campbellsville, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Campbellsville · Census data 2020–2024
Campbellsville has 11,622 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $49,644 (22% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $164,600, the median rent is $685/month.
Campbellsville at a glance
- Population
- 11,622
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $49,644State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $164,600State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $685/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Campbellsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Campbellsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Campbellsville the median home value is $164,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,201 a month in housing costs.
Campbellsville median household income
The median household income in Campbellsville is $49,644 and the income per person is $26,211. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Campbellsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,057
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.4%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.15
Campbellsville demographics
- Population
- 11,622
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 4,863
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Campbellsville ›
Education in Campbellsville
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Campbellsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Campbellsville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Campbellsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbellsville | 11,622 | $49,644 | $164,600 | $685 |
| Greensburg | 2,106 | $39,419 | $140,400 | $553 |
| Summersville | 592 | $75,444 | $96,800 | $706 |
| Bradfordsville | 444 | $29,722 | — | $681 |
| Raywick | 125 | $37,273 | $101,800 | $690 |
| St. Mary | 147 | $47,500 | $157,100 | — |
| Lebanon | 6,430 | $45,479 | $149,700 | $701 |
| Columbia | 4,808 | $47,299 | $143,600 | $757 |
| Loretto | 683 | $61,250 | $183,100 | $797 |
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What is the median household income in Campbellsville, KY?
The median household income in Campbellsville is $49,644, 22% 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 Campbellsville?
The median home value in Campbellsville is $164,600, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Campbellsville?
The median gross rent in Campbellsville is $685 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Campbellsville, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Campbellsville?
The median age in Campbellsville is 37.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Campbellsville?
The average commute to work in Campbellsville is 17 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Campbellsville?
The unemployment rate in Campbellsville is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Campbellsville?
24.7% of adults in Campbellsville 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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