East Bernstadt, KY Demographics

A map of East Bernstadt's Population by Race

East Bernstadt, Kentucky has an estimated population of 669, a large decrease from the 809 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.2% White, 1.5% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Bernstadt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Bernstadt has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 East Bernstadt, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Bernstadt is ranked the 298th 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). East Bernstadt was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Bernstadt's White Population

650 residents of East Bernstadt, or 97.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Bernstadt is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. East Bernstadt ranks 121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernstadt's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of East Bernstadt's population has increased from 93.9% to 97.2%.

East Bernstadt is more White than neighboring London (93.4% White), Livingston (90.9% White), North Corbin (94.8% White), and Corbin (94.7% White). East Bernstadt is less White than neighboring Annville (98.6% White).

East Bernstadt's Black Population

10 residents of East Bernstadt, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Bernstadt is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. East Bernstadt ranks 246th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernstadt's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Black residents' share of East Bernstadt's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

East Bernstadt is more Black than neighboring London (1% Black), Livingston (0% Black), Annville (0.4% Black), North Corbin (0% Black), and Corbin (0.9% Black).

East Bernstadt's Asian Population

0 residents of East Bernstadt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Bernstadt is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. East Bernstadt ranks 371st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

East Bernstadt is less Asian than neighboring London (0.9% Asian), and Corbin (0.1% Asian).

East Bernstadt's Hispanic Population

0 residents of East Bernstadt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Bernstadt is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. East Bernstadt ranks 529th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

East Bernstadt is less Hispanic than neighboring London (2.6% Hispanic), Annville (0.3% Hispanic), North Corbin (0.3% Hispanic), and Corbin (1.3% Hispanic).

East Bernstadt's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Bernstadt, 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 East Bernstadt is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. East Bernstadt ranks 313th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernstadt's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Bernstadt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Bernstadt is less Native American/Other than neighboring London (0.1% Native American/Other).

East Bernstadt's Multiracial Population

9 residents of East Bernstadt, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Bernstadt is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. East Bernstadt ranks 335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernstadt's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of East Bernstadt's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.3%.

East Bernstadt is more Multiracial than neighboring Annville (0.8% Multiracial). East Bernstadt is less Multiracial than neighboring London (2% Multiracial), Livingston (9.1% Multiracial), North Corbin (4.9% Multiracial), and Corbin (3% 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.