London, KY
Demographics And Statistics
Living In London, Kentucky Summary
Life in London research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in London over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in London:
The population in London is 7,576.
The median home value in London is $182,140.
The median income in London is $45,850.
The cost of living in London is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in London is $783.
The unemployment rate in London is 2.8%.
The poverty rate in London is 31.7%.
The average high in London is 66.3° and the average low is 44.7°.
London SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
London, KY Crime Report
Crime in London summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in London. Key points include:
There were 209 total crimes in London in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in London is 2,749.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in London is 144.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in London is 2,604.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in London is 29.73% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In London Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
London / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 209 | 2,749.3 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 144.7 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 13.2 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 26.3 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 78.9 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 198 | 2,604.6 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 44 | 578.8 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 136 | 1,789.0 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 236.8 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
London, KY Cost Of Living
Cost of living in London summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in London. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in London is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in London is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in London is $182,140.
The median income in London is $45,850.
London's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In London Comparison Table
| Living Expense | London | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 84 | 85 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 71 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
London, KY Weather
The average high in London is 66.3° and the average low is 44.7°.
There are 87.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.7 inches of precipitation each year with 9.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | London |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 87.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
London, KY Photos
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London Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in London
The current population in London is 7,576. The population has decreased -4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,576 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 7,612 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 7,492 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 8,058 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 8,059 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,020 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 8,000 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 8,111 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,090 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,062 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,034 | 18.2% |
| 2012 | 6,797 | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 7,975 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 7,929 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in London
London is:
94.0% White with 7,120 White residents.
1.1% African American with 83 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 98 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 130 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 144 Hispanic residents.
| Race | London | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.0% | 82.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.1% | 7.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 4.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in London
London is 52.8% female with 4,003 female residents.
London is 47.2% male with 3,573 male residents.
| Gender | London | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in London for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in London completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in London completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in London completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in London completed some college.
8.0% of adults in London completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in London completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in London completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in London completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in London completed doctorate degree.
| Education | London | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For London, Kentucky
13.5% of households in London earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in London earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.3% of households in London earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in London earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.8% of households in London earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.3% of households in London earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.9% of households in London earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in London earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.6% of households in London earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in London earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | London | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.5% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.3% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.3% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 6.7% | 12.6% |
