Corbin Authority

Corbin is a middle-income small town of 8,246 with home prices 1.2× below the Kentucky median.

Corbin, Kentucky

In Knox County, Kentucky, Corbin anchors a community of 8,246. The median household income stands at $51,065.

Definition and scope

Located in Knox County, Kentucky, Corbin operates within Kentucky's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Corbin, KY metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Corbin has approximately 8,246 residents. The median age is 37.6 years. Roughly 54% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $166,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 94.7%
• Black or African American: 0.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
• Asian: 0.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Corbin is $51,065. Poverty rate stands at 26.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.6%. Educational attainment: 25.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Corbin:

• Public schools: 16
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Corbin is TEC Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Knox County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Corbin sits at an elevation of 1,072 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Kentucky State Authority — state-level reference for Kentucky.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.