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London

County:
Laurel County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.672
State:
Kentucky

London is a city located in Laurel County, Kentucky. London has a 2026 population of 7,639. It is also the county seat of Laurel County. London is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,554 in 2020.

The median household income in London is $47,591 with a poverty rate of 30.15%. The median age in London is 40 years: 42.2 years for males, and 37.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.5 males.

7.6K
Total Population
654
Density (mi²)
2 0.03%
Growth

London Population

London Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,63920.03%
20257,637720.95%
20247,565-21-0.28%
20237,586500.66%
20227,53640.05%
20217,532-12-0.16%
20207,554-497-6.17%
20198,051-3-0.04%
20188,054170.21%
20178,037120.15%
20168,02580.1%
20158,017-23-0.29%
20148,040100.12%
20138,030-3-0.04%
20128,033110.14%
20118,022330.41%
20107,989-4-0.05%
20005,692-65-1.13%
19905,7571,75543.85%
19804,002-335-7.72%
19704,3373027.48%
19604,03560917.78%
19503,42600%

Median Age

Overall: 40 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 42.2 years

London Adults

There are 5,819 adults, (1,576 of whom are seniors) in London.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,190 (55.4%)
Male: 3,371 (44.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of London includes 93.98% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,10693.98%
Two or more races2393.16%
Black or African American791.04%
Asian680.9%
Other race620.82%
Native American70.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races861.14%
Other race620.82%
White450.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,06193.39%
Two or more races1532.02%
Black or African American791.04%
Asian680.9%
Native American70.09%

London Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

London's average per capita income is $41,810. Household income levels show a median of $47,591. The poverty rate stands at 30.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,965-
Families$59,211$70,494
Households$47,591$59,602
Non Families$36,319$42,043

$41,810

Average Income

$47,591

Median Household Income

30.15%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)