Kevil, KY Demographics

A map of Kevil's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	587	557	94.1%	93.6%
Multiracial	11	22	1.8%	3.7%
Asian	10	0	1.6%	0.0%
Hispanic	9	8	1.4%	1.3%
Black	7	8	1.1%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Kevil, Kentucky has an estimated population of 624, an increase from the 595 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kevil, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kevil has become slightly 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 Kevil, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 11.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kevil is ranked the 313th 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). Kevil was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kevil's White Population

587 residents of Kevil, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kevil is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Kevil ranks 137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kevil's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Kevil's population has increased from 93.6% to 94.1%.

Kevil is more White than neighboring La Center (78.4% White), and Joppa (91.1% White). Kevil is less White than neighboring Bandana (100% White), Lovelaceville (100% White), and Blandville (96.3% White).

Kevil's Black Population

7 residents of Kevil, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kevil is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Kevil ranks 296th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kevil's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Kevil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Kevil is more Black than neighboring Bandana (0% Black), and Lovelaceville (0% Black). Kevil is less Black than neighboring La Center (13.8% Black), Joppa (7.7% Black), and Blandville (1.9% Black).

Kevil's Asian Population

10 residents of Kevil, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kevil is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Kevil ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kevil's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 10. Asian residents' share of Kevil's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Kevil is more Asian than neighboring Bandana (0% Asian), La Center (0% Asian), Lovelaceville (0% Asian), Joppa (0% Asian), and Blandville (0% Asian).

Kevil's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Kevil, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kevil is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Kevil ranks 397th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kevil's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kevil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Kevil is more Hispanic than neighboring Bandana (0% Hispanic), La Center (0.4% Hispanic), Lovelaceville (0% Hispanic), Joppa (0% Hispanic), and Blandville (0% Hispanic).

Kevil's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Kevil, 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 Kevil is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Kevil ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

Kevil's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Kevil, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kevil is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Kevil ranks 284th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kevil's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kevil's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.8%.

Kevil is more Multiracial than neighboring Bandana (0% Multiracial), Lovelaceville (0% Multiracial), and Joppa (1.2% Multiracial). Kevil is less Multiracial than neighboring La Center (7.3% Multiracial), and Blandville (1.9% 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.