London, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Laurel County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,576
Population
598/sq mi density
$45,850
Median Income
$23,940 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$181,751 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
184
Violent Crime/100K
2,631 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,850 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,576
Census 2023
Population Density
598
per square mile
Land Area
12.7
square miles (32.8 km²)
Median Age
39.4 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.6%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.5%
Spanish
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
5.6%
7% below US avg (6%)
Disability
24.5%
88% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.1%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.9%
43% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.455
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,576 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 598 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.6% |
| Veterans | 5.6% |
| Disability | 24.5% |
| Health Insurance | 95.1% |
| Uninsured | 4.9% |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.455 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |