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Fleming County, Kentucky
Fleming County, Kentucky. Fleming County had 15,787 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 21069.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,787
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,082 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,323
Median household income
$49,307
±$4,581 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$134,700
±$23,415 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$715
±$62 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Fleming County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,082 residents in Fleming County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,787 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,323 over 349 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fleming County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,323 | 4,534,824 | +810 |
| Households | 5,859±250 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.11 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,793±26 | 2,023,116 | +88 |
Fleming County's population since 2000
From 13,792 in 2000 to 15,787 in 2025: up 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fleming County?
Fleming County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Flemingsburg with 3,005 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Flemingsburg | 2,953 | $35,493 |
|---|---|---|
| EwingGEOID 2125786 | 228 | $55,903 |
| ElizavilleGEOID 2124292 | 190 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fleming County?
The median resident of Fleming County is 41.0 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.0%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fleming County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±1.2 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.9%±0.6 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.3%±0.6 pts | 81.5% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±2.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±2.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7%±3.2 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±2.7 pts | 27.6% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±2.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Fleming County earn?
Half of Fleming County's 5,859 households earn less than $49,307 a year (±$4,581), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $54,904 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fleming County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,307±$4,581 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,998±$3,979 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,869±$1,364 | $35,821 | −$3,167 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2%±3.9 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.4%±9.3 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.3%±4.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5%±4.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 Fleming County?
Owners occupy 74.8% of Fleming County's occupied homes and renters 25.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,700 by its owner (±$23,415). The median renter pays $715 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fleming County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,700±$23,415 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $715±$62 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0%±9.5 pts | 36.6% | +15.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,171±$85 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.8%±3.3 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,793±26 | 2,023,116 | +88 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.4%±4.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.5%±4.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.8%±3.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 Fleming County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Fleming County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fleming County get to work?
80.0% of Fleming County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Fleming County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5%±2.6 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5%±2.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±4.2 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±3.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±2.1 pts | 10.2% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min±3.8 | 24.0 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 are Fleming County's census tracts?
Fleming County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,577 (Tract 9201) to $57,956 (Tract 9203).
| Tract 920121069920100 | 4,627±566 | $36,577 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920221069920200 | 3,411±480 | $50,142 |
| Tract 920321069920300 | 2,720±443 | $57,956 |
| Tract 920421069920400 | 4,565±503 | $54,844 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fleming County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 73rd of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th of 120 |
| Median household income | 84th of 120 |
| Median home value | 72nd of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 85th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 120 |
| Median age | 65th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Fleming County 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' school search.