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Brandenburg, KY


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Brandenburg, Kentucky

Brandenburg, Kentucky, in Meade county, is 28 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is home to some 2,049 residents.

The People and Families of Brandenburg

In Brandenburg, about 48% of adults are married. Brandenburg somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brandenburg had a median family income of $42,950.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Brandenburg. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Brandenburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Brandenburg was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Brandenburg, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Brandenburg, KY

Comparing Brandenburg 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
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime75
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