Corydon, KY Demographics

A map of Corydon's Population by Race

Corydon, Kentucky has an estimated population of 741, a less than 1% change from the 737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.6% White, 13.2% Black, 7.6% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Corydon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Corydon has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Corydon, that probability was 25.2% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Corydon is ranked the 282nd 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). Corydon was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Corydon's White Population

560 residents of Corydon, or 75.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Corydon is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Corydon ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corydon's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Corydon's population has decreased from 86.2% to 75.6%.

Corydon is more White than neighboring Breckinridge Center (69.7% White). Corydon is less White than neighboring Waverly (98.8% White), Poole (91.8% White), Henderson (78% White), and Anthoston (100% White).

Corydon's Black Population

98 residents of Corydon, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Corydon is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Corydon ranks 157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corydon's Black population has grown by an estimated 216.1%. Black residents' share of Corydon's population has increased from 4.2% to 13.2%.

Corydon is more Black than neighboring Waverly (0% Black), Poole (0% Black), Henderson (12.3% Black), and Anthoston (0% Black). Corydon is less Black than neighboring Breckinridge Center (19.6% Black).

Corydon's Asian Population

0 residents of Corydon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Corydon is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Corydon ranks 286th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

Corydon is less Asian than neighboring Henderson (0.6% Asian), and Breckinridge Center (0.3% Asian).

Corydon's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Corydon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Corydon is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Corydon ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corydon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Corydon's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.4%.

Corydon is more Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (0% Hispanic), Poole (0% Hispanic), and Anthoston (0% Hispanic). Corydon is less Hispanic than neighboring Henderson (5.1% Hispanic), and Breckinridge Center (5.7% Hispanic).

Corydon's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Corydon, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Corydon is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Corydon ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corydon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Corydon's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.2%.

Corydon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waverly (0% Native American/Other), Poole (0% Native American/Other), Henderson (0.4% Native American/Other), Breckinridge Center (0.5% Native American/Other), and Anthoston (0% Native American/Other).

Corydon's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Corydon, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Corydon is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Corydon ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corydon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Corydon's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.6%.

Corydon is more Multiracial than neighboring Waverly (1.2% Multiracial), Henderson (3.6% Multiracial), Breckinridge Center (4.3% Multiracial), and Anthoston (0% Multiracial). Corydon is less Multiracial than neighboring Poole (8.2% 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.