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Burkesville city, KY

ZIP 42717 — 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 42717

42717 has a population of 5,964 with a median age of 45.1 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
1.6%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.8%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.9%-0% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.9%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
22.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.0%+62% vs US avg
x
High school
40.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.4%-48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.2%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.2%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
33.8%+194% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
81.5%+1306% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 42717

Poverty Rate
33.8%+194% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.6%+33% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.5%+135% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
81.5%+1306% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,964
Median age45.1
Poverty rate33.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.6%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born5.5%