Part of series
2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2000 2019 2018
Data updates
Updated annually and as new data becomes available
Get email notifications -->
Media Contact
Neilsberg Research Media Relations
Share this page

Ravenna, KY

Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

642
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

45.7
years ∙ half population younger than 45.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
2.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.3%
foreign-born population
99.7%Native
0.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Ravenna is a city within Estill County, Kentucky, United States.
Location
City in Estill County, KY, US
Co-ordinates
DEC37.686986° N, 83.950234° W
DMS37° 41′ 13.15″ N, 83° 57′ 00.84″ W

Population Density & area

2,058/sq mi (795.5/km²)
Total Area
0.312 sq mi (0.807 km²)
Land Area
0.312 sq mi (0.807 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

40.3% male
Male 40.3%
Female 59.7%
males per 100 females
Ravenna 67.6
Estill County 98.8
Kentucky 98.2

Nativity

0.3%
foreign-born population
99.7%Native
0.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Ravenna 0.3%
Estill County 1.9%
Kentucky 4.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

45.7
years ∙ half population younger than 45.7, half older
Ravenna
45.7
Estill County
44.4
Kentucky
39.1

Dependency ratio

Low High
49.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Ravenna 49.3
Estill County 69.1
Kentucky 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 17.4% 21.3% 22.6%
Working age (18-64) 67% 59.1% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 15.6% 19.6% 17.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 49.3 69.1 66.4
Child dependency ratio 26 35.9 37.6
Old-age dependency ratio 23.3 33.1 28.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
98.9%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
2.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Ravenna 2.2%
Estill County 7.8%
Kentucky 32.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Ravenna population
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Hispanic or Latino 0.6% 0.9% 5%
Mexican 0.6% 0.1% 2.5%
Puerto Rican 0% 0% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.8% 0.8%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0% 1.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 99.4% 99.1% 95%
One race 98.9% 97.1% 91.1%
White 98.9% 96% 81.5%
Black or African American 0% 0.1% 7.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0% 1% 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0.5% 2% 3.9%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

74% family
Family 74%
Non family 26%
% family households
Ravenna 74%
Estill County 66.9%
Kentucky 63.9%

Average household size

2.2
persons per household
Ravenna
2.2
Estill County
2.33
Kentucky
2.43

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Ravenna population
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Total households 292 5,975 1,814,469
Average houshold size 2.2 2.33 2.43
Family households 216 3,997 1,159,005
Average family size 2.5 2.79 3.03
Married couple family 157 2,846 844,820
Other families 59 1,151 314,185
Male householder 31 438 95,673
Female householder 28 713 218,512
Non-family households 76 1,978 655,464
One-person households 56 1,593 540,419
Male householder 15 689 247,145
Senior (65+) living alone 4 197 79,059
Female householder 41 904 293,274
Senior (65+) living alone 30 570 151,346
Other living arrangements 20 385 115,045

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

344
housing units
Ravenna 344
Estill County 6,864
Kentucky 2,023,116

Occupancy status

84.9% occupied
Occupied 84.9%
Vacant 15.1%
vacancy rate
Ravenna 15.1%
Estill County 13%
Kentucky 10.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

84%
Single family houses
Single family houses
84%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
2.6%
Mobile homes
13.4%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1949
Half of houses were built before 1949, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
38.7%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
28.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
21.7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
11.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.1 5.4 5.7
1–3 rooms 2.3% 11.5% 10.4%
4–6 rooms 64% 59.6% 54.2%
7+ rooms 33.8% 28.8% 35.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.7% 3.9% 1.7%
1 bedroom 0.9% 7.9% 8.2%
2 bedrooms 41.3% 28.9% 25.1%
3 bedrooms 43% 46.9% 45.2%
4+ bedrooms 13.1% 12.4% 19.7%
At a glance
Median year built 1949 1982 1983
Total housing units 344 6,864 2,023,116
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

64.4% owners
Renter-occupied 35.6%
Owner-occupied 64.4%
homeownership rate
Ravenna 64.4%
Estill County 70.4%
Kentucky 68.3%

Average household size

2.24
Owner-occupied
2.13
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Ravenna 2.24
Estill County 2.46
Kentucky 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Total occupied units 292 5,975 1,814,469
Year moved in
2020 or later 20.9% 17.5% 23.8%
2010 to 2019 49.3% 31.8% 38.4%
2000 to 2009 12.7% 20.3% 16.7%
1999 or earlier 17.1% 30.4% 21.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 97% 98%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.3% 1.4%
1.51 or more 0% 1.7% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 8.6% 6.9% 6.8%
1 vehicle 29.8% 32.8% 32.4%
2 vehicles 45.2% 35.7% 37.1%
3 or more vehicles 16.4% 24.6% 23.7%
House heating fuel used
Gas 51.3% 36.3% 41.5%
Electricity 48.6% 52.3% 54.9%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 3% 0.7%
All other fuels 0% 8.5% 2.3%
No fuel used 0% 0% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 2.9% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 2.4% 0.8%
No telephone service available 1% 3.5% 1.1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$94,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Ravenna
$94,700
Estill County
$119,500
Kentucky
$205,600

Housing Cost Burden

52.9%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
52.9%
Owners without a mortgage
2%
Renters
36.7%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Property value
Median Value $94,700 $119,500 $205,600
Under $100,000 63.3% 41.6% 20.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 25% 38.4% 27.6%
$200,000 - $300,000 8% 10% 23.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 3.7% 6.7% 20.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 2.6% 7.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.8% 1.2%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 46.3% 41.5% 56.1%
Without a mortgage 53.7% 58.5% 43.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $835 $1,080 $1,433
Without a mortgage $349 $404 $469
Gross rent
Median rent $853 $711 $967

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

9.7%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Ravenna 9.7%
Estill County 12.2%
Kentucky 27.6%

Adults without a high school diploma

26.1%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Ravenna 26.1%
Estill County 21.4%
Kentucky 11.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

77
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
2.6%
K–12
68.8%
College / Undergraduate
28.6%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

13.6%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Ravenna
13.6%
Estill County
26.4%
Kentucky
36%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Total enrolled (age 3+) 77 2,928 1,039,376
Nursery / preschool 2.6% 8.9% 5.5%
K–12 68.8% 71.9% 70.6%
Kindergarten 1.3% 5% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 16.9% 25.1% 21.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 18.2% 19.4% 21.9%
High School: Grades 9–12 32.5% 22.5% 22.2%
College or graduate school 28.6% 19.2% 23.8%
College, undergraduate 28.6% 14.1% 18.9%
Graduate, professional school 0% 5.1% 5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 13.6% 26.4% 36%
School type
Public school 93.5% 90.3% 81.9%
Private school 6.5% 9.7% 18.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

486
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
7%
9th-12th, no diploma
19.1%
HS graduate
37%
Some college no degree
17.5%
Associates degree
9.7%
Bachelors degree
5.1%
Graduate or professional degree
4.5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
26.5% · 73.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
49.5% · 50.5%
HS graduate
57.2% · 42.8%
Some college no degree
54.1% · 45.9%
Associates degree
17% · 83%
Bachelors degree
24% · 76%
Graduate or professional degree
36.4% · 63.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Population (25+) 486 10,137 3,098,758
Less than 9th grade 7% 10.3% 4.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 19.1% 11.1% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 37% 43.2% 32.6%
Some college, no degree 17.5% 15% 19.7%
Associate's degree 9.7% 8.2% 9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 9.7% 12.2% 27.6%
Bachelor's degree 5.1% 7.9% 16.2%
Graduate or professional 4.5% 4.3% 11.3%
High School or higher 73.9% 78.6% 88.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$41,827
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$50,991
HS graduate
$32,750
Some college or associates
$40,000
Bachelors degree
$43,661
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
44.1%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college or associates
18.2%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Ravenna Estill County Kentucky
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $41,827 $38,596 $46,524
Less than high school graduate $50,991 $28,364 $29,659
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $32,750 $35,809 $37,177
Some college or associate's degree $40,000 $40,167 $43,534
Bachelor's degree $43,661 $43,750 $60,526
Graduate or professional degree $— $72,417 $70,952
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 44.1% 41.2% 33.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.8% 19.2% 17%
Some college or associate's degree 18.2% 16.3% 11.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 2.5% 4.7%

About Neilsberg Research

Neilsberg Research Avatar
Neilsberg Research team are data scientists with expertise in processing, analysis and visualization of big data helping small businesses make right decisions.

Cite this page


			
			 	 
			 
	      
Url to be used as reference

			
				
				
		
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional such as a lawyer or accountant before making a decision. Many of the products and services featured here are from our affiliate partners. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Read advertiser disclosure.