City

Raven, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knott County  ·  Kentucky

👥288Population
💰$22,257Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$32,500Median Home Value▼ 88% below avg
🎓19.1%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊38.2%Unemployment▲ 680% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.0% Female 42.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty55.2% ▲ 452% above avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment38.2% ▲ 680% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.5%)
HS Graduate112 (54.9%)
Some College28 (13.7%)
Associates22 (10.8%)
Bachelors6 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree33 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 2.9%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad54.9%
Some College13.7%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors2.9%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
88%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,257 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$32,500 ▼ 88% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units153
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
53%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
25%
Work From Home
75%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
51%
About Raven, KY

Raven is a city in Kentucky, located in Knott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 288 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Raven is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,257 is well below the national average. Approximately 55.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 38.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Raven is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $32,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Raven is less-educated. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Raven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41861 288 $22,257 $32,500 38.2% 19.1% 82.6%