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Flemingsburg, Kentucky
Flemingsburg, city, in Fleming County, Kentucky. Flemingsburg had 3,005 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,953 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,965 (±23). GEOID 2127856.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,005
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,953 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,965 ±23
Median household income
$35,493
±$3,953 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$132,800
±$39,364 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$716
±$167 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Flemingsburg and what county is it in?
Flemingsburg is a city in Fleming County, Kentucky. It covers 2.7 square miles of land, 1,097 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Flemingsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,005 people lived in Flemingsburg on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 2,953 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,965 (±23).
| Measure | Flemingsburg | Fleming County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,965 ±23 | 15,323 | +145 |
| Households | 1,231 ±148 | 5,859 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.27 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,399 ±172 | 6,793 | no clear change |
Flemingsburg's population since 2000
From 3,010 in 2000 to 3,005 in 2025: down 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg?
The median resident of Flemingsburg is 34.7 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.9%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Flemingsburg | Fleming County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±4.5 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±5.0 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2% ±4.9 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±4.3 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% ±2.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6% ±4.4 pts | 94.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±5.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 24.1% ±5.8 pts | 19.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±4.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3% ±7.1 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7% ±5.9 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8% ±5.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±6.0 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Flemingsburg earn?
Half of Flemingsburg's 1,231 households earn less than $35,493 a year (±$3,953), against $49,307 in Fleming County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $41,565 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Flemingsburg | Fleming County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,493 ±$3,953 | $49,307 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,054 ±$9,483 | $63,998 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,017 ±$4,537 | $25,869 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.3% ±9.2 pts | 21.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.9% ±15.6 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.5% ±9.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% ±6.0 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.6% ±8.4 pts | 80.5% | – |
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 Flemingsburg?
Owners occupy 43.8% of Flemingsburg's occupied homes and renters 56.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,800 by its owner (±$39,364). The median renter pays $716 a month including utilities, and 53.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Flemingsburg | Fleming County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,800 ±$39,364 | $134,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $716 ±$167 | $715 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.6% ±12.8 pts | 48.0% | +26.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $996 ±$82 | $1,171 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.8% ±9.2 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.2% ±9.2 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,399 ±172 | 6,793 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.5% ±8.8 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% ±5.8 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% ±4.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.2% ±7.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.0% ±7.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
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 Flemingsburg building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Flemingsburg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Flemingsburg work and get to work?
74.9% of Flemingsburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 20.5%.
| Measure | Flemingsburg | Fleming County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5% ±6.5 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 20.5% ±9.0 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±10.4 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.1% ±8.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±4.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±16.8 | 33.1 min | no clear change |
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 Flemingsburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Flemingsburg; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9202Fleming County | 3,411 | $50,142 |
| Tract 9201Fleming County | 4,627 | $36,577 |
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 Flemingsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Flemingsburg compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Flemingsburg is the 6,335th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 110th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Flemingsburg ranks 202nd 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 | 110th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 89th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 119th | 232 |
| Median household income | 202nd | 230 |
| Per capita income | 167th | 232 |
| Median home value | 163rd | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 156th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 18th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th | 223 |
| Median age | 183rd | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 203rd | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 12th | 232 |
Flemingsburg's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg?
14 of the 57 figures for Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg.