Betsy Layne, KY Demographics

A map of Betsy Layne's Population by Race

Betsy Layne, Kentucky has an estimated population of 557, a large decrease from the 651 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Betsy Layne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Betsy Layne is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Betsy Layne, that probability was 5.7% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Betsy Layne is ranked the 336th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Betsy Layne was ranked the 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Betsy Layne's White Population

541 residents of Betsy Layne, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Betsy Layne is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Betsy Layne ranks 25th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Betsy Layne's White population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Betsy Layne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 97.1%.

Betsy Layne is more White than neighboring Coal Run Village (89.3% White), Allen (92.4% White), Dwale (88.2% White), Pikeville (89.6% White), and Martin (84.2% White).

Betsy Layne's Black Population

0 residents of Betsy Layne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Betsy Layne is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Betsy Layne ranks 414th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Betsy Layne's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Betsy Layne's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Betsy Layne is less Black than neighboring Pikeville (3.5% Black), and Martin (2.4% Black).

Betsy Layne's Asian Population

0 residents of Betsy Layne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Betsy Layne is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Betsy Layne ranks 357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Betsy Layne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Betsy Layne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Betsy Layne is less Asian than neighboring Coal Run Village (0.5% Asian), Allen (1.9% Asian), Dwale (11.8% Asian), and Pikeville (2.4% Asian).

Betsy Layne's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Betsy Layne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Betsy Layne is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Betsy Layne ranks 526th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Betsy Layne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Betsy Layne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Betsy Layne is less Hispanic than neighboring Coal Run Village (9.6% Hispanic), Pikeville (1.9% Hispanic), and Martin (12.1% Hispanic).

Betsy Layne's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Betsy Layne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Betsy Layne is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Betsy Layne ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Betsy Layne's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Betsy Layne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Betsy Layne's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Betsy Layne, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Betsy Layne is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Betsy Layne ranks 471st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Betsy Layne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Betsy Layne's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.9%.

Betsy Layne is more Multiracial than neighboring Coal Run Village (0.5% Multiracial), Dwale (0% Multiracial), Pikeville (2.7% Multiracial), and Martin (1.2% Multiracial). Betsy Layne is less Multiracial than neighboring Allen (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.