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Oak Grove city, KY

ZIP 42262 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42262

42262 has a population of 9,646 with a median age of 24.7 yrs (55.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
65.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Black
18.6%+50% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.7%-37% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
40.7%+85% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.1%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
4.3%-74% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
26.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Some college
47.3%+64% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.8%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.7%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Veterans
24.1%+301% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.1%+223% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 42262

Poverty Rate
16.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Veterans
24.1%+301% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.1%+223% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.0%+88% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.5%+33% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,646
Median age24.7
Poverty rate16.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White65.0%
Hispanic11.7%
Black18.6%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born29.4%