Vicco: Demographics & People
Vicco's population stands at 217 people, in 73 households. Population shrank 23.6% from 284 (2022) to 217 (2024). Median age 33.3 years. (8.2y younger than Perry County; 3.9y younger than Kentucky). Children under 18 are 37% of the population. Population is 82% White (non-Hispanic) and 16% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.21). 88% of households are family-led. County health: 42% adult obesity, 26% smoke.
- 3.0 people per household (vs Kentucky avg 2.7).
- 12% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Kentucky 42%).
- 78 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Kentucky 66).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 23.6% from 284 (2022) to 217 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~168 (extrapolated at -11.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 115.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,251 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -23.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 284 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 217 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 217 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
| Population Estimate | 115 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.3y is 5.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 37% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.3 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 37.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 217 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 81 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 44.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 78.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 14 |
| Population under 18 | 81 |
| Median age | 33.3 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 217 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.21 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 229 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 31 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 21.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 88.1% |
| Black population | 16.1% (vs Kentucky 6.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 81.6% (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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 12 |
| Share born in this state | 94.5% |
| Share born in another state | 5.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 5.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 71 |
Households & Family Composition
73 households. Averaging 3.3 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 88% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 76 families, 49% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 76 |
| Married couples with children | 37 |
| Average household size | 3.34 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 3.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 9 |
| Family households | 64 households (vs Kentucky 4,204) |
| Households that are families | 87.7% (vs Kentucky 57.8%) |
| Total households | 73 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.
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 10,408 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 10,456 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -48 |
| 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 20.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | KY-05 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 21119 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 21 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 119 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Knott |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 29.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 22.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 21119 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Knott County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 390 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 21119 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Knott County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 48.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 14,806 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 37.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 217, shrinking, young professional, working-class, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 217 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
| Town Summary · County | Knott County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade