Census ACS · #881 μSA
Middlesborough Metro Area
The Middlesborough, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 23,878 residents. The median household income is $32,403 and the median home value is $83,000.
23,878
Population
67
People / sq mi
$32,403
Median Income
$83,000
Median Home Value
The Middlesborough CBSA covers 359 sq mi of land at 66.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$32,403
Median Household Income
$20,463
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$83,000
Median Home Value
$617
Median Rent
61.1%
Homeownership
Education
79.4%
High School+
13.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
3.4%
Work From Home
23.1 min
Avg Commute
23.2%
Foreign Born
Middlesborough spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Middlesborough, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 23,878 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #881 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Middlesborough metro area is $32,403, with a per capita income of $20,463.
The Middlesborough, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Middlesborough, Ky CBSA (33180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.