North Corbin: Demographics & People
North Corbin is home to 2,190 people, in 794 households. Population grew 4.7% from 2,092 (2022) to 2,190 (2024). Median age 33.9 years. (6.2y younger than Laurel County; 3.3y younger than Kentucky). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 95% White (non-Hispanic) and 0% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 64% of households are family-led. County is gaining 85 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Kentucky avg 2.7).
- 36% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Kentucky 42%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Kentucky 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 4.7% from 2,092 (2022) to 2,190 (2024) — about 7.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,293 (extrapolated at 2.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,436.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 30,193 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 4.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,092 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,190 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,190 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
| Population Estimate | 2,436 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.9y is 5.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.9 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,190 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 592 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 544.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 780.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 274 |
| Population under 18 | 592 |
| Median age | 33.9 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,190 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 2,028 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 5 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 0.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 99.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.3% (vs Kentucky 5.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 94.8% (vs Kentucky 79.5%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 624 |
| Share born in this state | 71.5% |
| Share born in another state | 28.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 226 |
Households & Family Composition
794 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 513 families, 35% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 510 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 513 |
| Married couples with children | 179 |
| Single-parent households | 9 |
| Average household size | 2.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 102 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 51 |
| Family households | 507 households (vs Kentucky 4,204) |
| Households that are families | 63.9% (vs Kentucky 57.8%) |
| Total households | 794 households (vs Kentucky 6,786) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 27.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 85 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 27.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 24,597 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 24,512 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 85 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 142 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | KY-05 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 21121 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 21 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 121 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Knox |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 45.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 39.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 51.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 21121 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Knox County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,163 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 21121 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Knox County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 41.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 31,145 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,190, growing, young professional, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,190 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
| Town Summary · County | Knox County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade