Living in Millersburg, Kentucky

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

Millersburg has 819 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $41,685 (35% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $97,300, the median rent is $675/month.

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

Millersburg at a glance

Population
819
Median age
53.1State: 39.1
Median household income
$41,685State: $63,726
Median home value
$97,300State: $205,600
Median rent
$675/moState: $967
Homeowners
43.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Average commute
21 min

Is Millersburg a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 30.6%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Millersburg

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millersburg the median home value is $97,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,034 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Millersburg$97,300
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Millersburg$675
Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Millersburg median household income

The median household income in Millersburg is $41,685 and the income per person is $24,559. 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Millersburg$41,685
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Millersburg: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
462
Owner-occupied
43.6%
Renter-occupied
56.4%
Vacant
9.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1958
Average household size
1.95

Millersburg demographics

Population
819
Median age
53.1
Under 18
17.3%
65 and older
17.6%
Households
417
Foreign-born
0.4%
Veterans
4.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Black7.2%
Asian0%

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

Education in Millersburg

14.8% of adults 25 and older in Millersburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Millersburg14.8%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Millersburg

Unemployment rate
6.4%State: 4.9%
Average commute
21 minState: 24 min
Work from home
3.9%
Drive alone
86.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
71.9%

Millersburg vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Millersburg819$41,685$97,300$675
Carlisle2,214$49,201$101,500$636
Paris10,160$55,839$186,300$832
Cynthiana6,458$54,647$172,500$770
North Middletown679$48,000$117,700$913
Sharpsburg519$30,917$84,300$340
Ewing346$55,903$85,700—
Mount Sterling7,551$55,827$187,600$699
Berry253$68,854$99,300$1,268

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Living in Millersburg: FAQ

What is the median household income in Millersburg, KY?

The median household income in Millersburg is $41,685, 35% 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 Millersburg?

The median home value in Millersburg is $97,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

How much is rent in Millersburg?

The median gross rent in Millersburg is $675 per month, about 28.9% of household income.

Is Millersburg, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 30.6%.

What is the median age in Millersburg?

The median age in Millersburg is 53.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Millersburg?

The average commute to work in Millersburg is 21 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Millersburg?

The unemployment rate in Millersburg is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Millersburg?

14.8% of adults in Millersburg 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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