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Cynthiana, Kentucky


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Cynthiana, Kentucky

Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison county, is 29 miles N of Lexington, Kentucky. There are an estimated 6,258 people in the city.

The People and Families of Cynthiana

In Cynthiana, about 47% of adults are married. In Cynthiana, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Cynthiana has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cynthiana had a median family income of $34,691.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Cynthiana. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Cynthiana Housing

Approximately 52% of housing in Cynthiana is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Cynthiana, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cynthiana Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Cynthiana Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cynthiana, KY

Comparing Cynthiana 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 Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime53

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