City

Big Clifty, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Grayson County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,787Population
💰$46,926Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$145,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
14%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
HS Graduate442 (40.2%)
Some College272 (24.7%)
Associates111 (10.1%)
Bachelors87 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree187 (17%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
HS Grad40.2%
Some College24.7%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,926 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$145,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$546/mo
Total Housing Units937
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About Big Clifty, KY

Big Clifty is a city in Kentucky, located in Grayson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,787 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Big Clifty is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,926 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Big Clifty is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $546 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Clifty is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.25%).

Big Clifty, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Big Clifty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42712 1,787 $46,926 $145,600 $546 5.9% 24.9% 88.8%