City · Kentucky
Corbin, Kentucky
Corbin, city, mostly in Whitley County (76.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Knox County, Kentucky. Corbin had 7,911 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,856 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,246 (±459). GEOID 2117362.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,856 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,246 ±459
Median household income
$51,065
±$8,461 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$166,000
±$26,555 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$733
±$116 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Corbin and what county is it in?
Corbin is a city mostly in Whitley County (76.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Knox County, Kentucky. It covers 7.9 square miles of land, 989 residents per square mile in 2020.
Corbin is in the Corbin, KY micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley County | 5,976 | 76.1% |
| Knox County | 1,880 | 23.9% |
| Laurel County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Corbin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,911 people lived in Corbin on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,856 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,246 (±459).
| Measure | Corbin | Whitley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,246 ±459 | 36,920 | +921 |
| Households | 3,128 ±259 | 13,541 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.18 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,480 ±264 | 15,629 | no clear change |
Corbin's population since 2000
From 7,742 in 2000 to 7,911 in 2025: up 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Corbin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Corbin?
The median resident of Corbin is 37.6 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%.
| Measure | Corbin | Whitley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±2.6 | 35.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±3.6 pts | 26.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±3.0 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±3.0 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.7% ±2.6 pts | 94.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1% ±4.5 pts | 21.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±4.7 pts | 6.2% | +6.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6% ±4.2 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.5% ±5.2 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9% ±4.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±3.3 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Corbin earn?
Half of Corbin's 3,128 households earn less than $51,065 a year (±$8,461), against $44,615 in Whitley County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $49,374 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Corbin | Whitley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,065 ±$8,461 | $44,615 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,747 ±$9,061 | $63,305 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,098 ±$2,937 | $23,353 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0% ±7.2 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.7% ±12.6 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.0% ±6.5 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±2.0 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±4.3 pts | 83.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Corbin?
Owners occupy 53.5% of Corbin's occupied homes and renters 46.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,000 by its owner (±$26,555). The median renter pays $733 a month including utilities, and 34.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Corbin | Whitley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,000 ±$26,555 | $131,800 | +$38,008 |
| Median gross rent | $733 ±$116 | $798 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.6% ±11.6 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,380 ±$148 | $1,156 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.5% ±6.9 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.5% ±6.9 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,480 ±264 | 15,629 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2% ±5.2 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±1.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.3% ±3.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.1% ±4.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Corbin building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Corbin in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 4.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Corbin work and get to work?
81.0% of Corbin's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Corbin | Whitley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5% ±5.5 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±3.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±5.8 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±4.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4% ±3.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±3.9 | 24.5 min | +5.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Corbin?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Corbin, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,568 (Tract 9201) to $78,180 (Tract 9202).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9202Whitley County | 3,254 | $78,180 |
| Tract 9201Whitley County | 2,706 | $46,568 |
| Tract 9304.01Knox County | 4,143 | $25,699 |
| Tract 9203.02Whitley County | 5,037 | $39,250 |
| Tract 9203.01Whitley County | 1,559 | $57,768 |
| Tract 9304.02Knox County | 3,302 | $68,125 |
| Tract 9710.03Laurel County | 4,071 | $48,599 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Corbin) · Census block assignment files
How does Corbin compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Corbin is the 3,766th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Corbin ranks 135th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 112th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 127th | 232 |
| Median household income | 135th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 157th | 232 |
| Median home value | 119th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 150th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 61st | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd | 223 |
| Median age | 134th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 164th | 229 |
| Work from home | 107th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 86th | 232 |
Corbin's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Corbin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Corbin?
16 of the 57 figures for Corbin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Corbin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Corbin.