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London

County:
Laurel County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
12.597
State:
Kentucky

London is a city located in Laurel County, Kentucky. London has a 2025 population of 7,572 . It is also the county seat of Laurel County . London is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,575 in 2020.

The average household income in London is $58,637 with a poverty rate of 31.72%. The median age in London is 39.4 years: 41.1 years for males, and 37.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males.

7.6K
Total Population
601
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.01%
Growth

London Population

London Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of London includes 94.59% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (94.59%)

Two or more races (2.26%)

Asian (1.29%)

Black or African American (1.1%)

Other race (0.77%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,16694.59%
Two or more races1712.26%
Asian981.29%
Black or African American831.1%
Other race580.77%

London Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

London's average per capita income is $39,024. Household income levels show a median of $45,850. The poverty rate stands at 31.72%.

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$87,578-
Families$53,068$68,316
Households$45,850$58,637
Non Families$31,205$38,146

$39,024

Average Income

$45,850

Median Household Income

31.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)