Vanceburg Population

2010–2026

1,376

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Vanceburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,376-100.72%
20251,386-50.36%
20241,391-100.71%
20231,401+20.14%
20221,399-20.14%
20211,401-271.89%
20201,428-60.42%
20191,434+40.28%
20181,430-120.83%
20171,442-120.83%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Vanceburg has a population change lower than Lewis County, Kentucky, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kentucky+2.2%
  • Lewis County−1.4%
  • Vanceburg−3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Vanceburg Demographics

49.7median age

Median age

Female54.3 yrs
Male49 yrs

Adults

1,245
345 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults900 other adults

Sex

Female 52.9% · 784Male 47.1% · 698

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Vanceburg Income

$30,054median household income

Median household income

$30,054

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$34,926

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

39.6%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Vanceburg Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%35%27%
Never married29%37%22%
Divorced25%19%31%
Widowed12%5%19%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201