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Fordsville, KY


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Fordsville, Kentucky

Fordsville, Kentucky, in Ohio county, is 23 miles SE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 531.

The People and Families of Fordsville

In Fordsville, about 42% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Fordsville live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Fordsville. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fordsville had a median family income of $22,917. An unusual characteristic of Fordsville is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fordsville Housing

About 65% of housing units in Fordsville are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kentucky.

Commuting

In Fordsville, 83% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFordsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Fordsville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fordsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Fordsville, KY

Comparing Fordsville 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11
Racial Diversity11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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