Munfordville, KY Demographics

A map of Munfordville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,555	1,410	82.1%	83.6%
Hispanic	123	50	6.5%	3.0%
Black	111	151	5.9%	9.0%
Multiracial	73	64	3.9%	3.8%
Native American/Other	31	0	1.6%	0.0%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	0.7%

Munfordville, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,893, a large increase from the 1,686 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Munfordville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Munfordville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Munfordville, that probability was 29.0% in 2020 and 31.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Munfordville is ranked the 177th 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). Munfordville was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Munfordville's White Population

1,555 residents of Munfordville, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Munfordville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Munfordville ranks 429th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munfordville's White population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Munfordville's population has decreased from 83.6% to 82.1%.

Munfordville is more White than neighboring Horse Cave (71.9% White). Munfordville is less White than neighboring Bonnieville (92.9% White), Hardyville (100% White), Cave City (83.6% White), and Upton (87.8% White).

Munfordville's Black Population

111 residents of Munfordville, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Munfordville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Munfordville ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munfordville's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Black residents' share of Munfordville's population has decreased from 9.0% to 5.9%.

Munfordville is more Black than neighboring Bonnieville (1.8% Black), Hardyville (0% Black), Cave City (3.7% Black), and Upton (0% Black). Munfordville is less Black than neighboring Horse Cave (16% Black).

Munfordville's Asian Population

0 residents of Munfordville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Munfordville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Munfordville ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munfordville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Munfordville's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Munfordville is less Asian than neighboring Horse Cave (1.3% Asian), and Cave City (1.8% Asian).

Munfordville's Hispanic Population

123 residents of Munfordville, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Munfordville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Munfordville ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munfordville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 146.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Munfordville's population has increased from 3.0% to 6.5%.

Munfordville is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonnieville (0.6% Hispanic), Horse Cave (1.9% Hispanic), and Hardyville (0% Hispanic). Munfordville is less Hispanic than neighboring Cave City (6.8% Hispanic), and Upton (7.3% Hispanic).

Munfordville's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Munfordville, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Munfordville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Munfordville ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munfordville's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 31. Native American/Other residents' share of Munfordville's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Munfordville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonnieville (0% Native American/Other), Horse Cave (0% Native American/Other), and Hardyville (0% Native American/Other). Munfordville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cave City (1.8% Native American/Other), and Upton (2.3% Native American/Other).

Munfordville's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Munfordville, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Munfordville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Munfordville ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munfordville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Munfordville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Munfordville is more Multiracial than neighboring Hardyville (0% Multiracial), Cave City (2.3% Multiracial), and Upton (2.6% Multiracial). Munfordville is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonnieville (4.6% Multiracial), and Horse Cave (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.