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Middlesborough, KY


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Middlesborough, Kentucky

Middlesborough, Kentucky, in Bell county, is 46 miles N of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. There are 10,384 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Middlesborough

In Middlesborough, about 48% of adults are married. People in Middlesborough are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middlesborough had a median family income of $25,016.

Political Inclinations

Middlesborough folks tended to give their money ($6,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Middlesborough Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Middlesborough that were owner-occupied was 55%.

Commuting

In Middlesborough, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMiddlesborough Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Middlesborough Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Middlesborough Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Middlesborough Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Middlesborough, KY

Comparing Middlesborough 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
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

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