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Berea, Kentucky


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Berea, Kentucky

Berea, Kentucky, in Madison county, is 30 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is in the Lexington area. There are 9,851 residents in Berea.

The People and Families of Berea

In Berea, about 48% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Berea.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berea had a median family income of $35,505.

Political Inclinations

Berea folks tended to give their money ($5,800) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Berea Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Berea that were owner-occupied was 57%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Berea, 73% of commuters drive to work. Berea offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

Berea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBerea Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Berea Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Berea, KY

Comparing Berea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

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