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Caneyville city, KY

ZIP 42721 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42721

42721 has a population of 4,302 with a median age of 38.1 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.5%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.9%+50% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.3%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
15.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.6%+59% vs US avg
x
High school
45.1%+72% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.6%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.9%+84% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.7%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
88.2%+1420% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 42721

Poverty Rate
19.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.8%+135% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
88.2%+1420% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,302
Median age38.1
Poverty rate19.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born11.7%