Eminence, KY Demographics

A map of Eminence's Population by Race

Eminence, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,724, a less than 1% change from the 2,705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eminence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eminence has become 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 Eminence, that probability was 37.2% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eminence is ranked the 135th 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). Eminence was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eminence's White Population

2,102 residents of Eminence, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eminence is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Eminence ranks 482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eminence's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Eminence's population has decreased from 78.3% to 77.2%.

Eminence is more White than neighboring Shelbyville (67.1% White). Eminence is less White than neighboring Pleasureville (88.9% White), New Castle (92.5% White), Smithfield (96.1% White), and Campbellsburg (91.7% White).

Eminence's Black Population

162 residents of Eminence, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eminence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Eminence ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eminence's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Eminence's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.9%.

Eminence is more Black than neighboring Pleasureville (1.2% Black), New Castle (2.4% Black), Smithfield (0% Black), Campbellsburg (5.6% Black), and Shelbyville (5.6% Black).

Eminence's Asian Population

9 residents of Eminence, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eminence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Eminence ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eminence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Eminence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Eminence is more Asian than neighboring Pleasureville (0% Asian), New Castle (0.2% Asian), Smithfield (0% Asian), and Campbellsburg (0.1% Asian). Eminence is less Asian than neighboring Shelbyville (0.8% Asian).

Eminence's Hispanic Population

292 residents of Eminence, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eminence is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Eminence ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eminence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Eminence's population has increased from 7.5% to 10.7%.

Eminence is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasureville (6% Hispanic), New Castle (3.5% Hispanic), Smithfield (3.9% Hispanic), and Campbellsburg (0.8% Hispanic). Eminence is less Hispanic than neighboring Shelbyville (19.3% Hispanic).

Eminence's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Eminence, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eminence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Eminence ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eminence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eminence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Eminence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smithfield (0% Native American/Other), and Campbellsburg (0% Native American/Other). Eminence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasureville (0.7% Native American/Other), New Castle (0.6% Native American/Other), and Shelbyville (1% Native American/Other).

Eminence's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Eminence, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eminence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Eminence ranks 41st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eminence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Eminence's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.7%.

Eminence is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasureville (3.2% Multiracial), New Castle (0.9% Multiracial), Smithfield (0% Multiracial), and Campbellsburg (1.8% Multiracial). Eminence is less Multiracial than neighboring Shelbyville (6.2% 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.