Philpot, KY Demographics

A map of Philpot's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,036	957	100.0%	96.6%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Hispanic	0	8	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Multiracial	0	22	0.0%	2.2%

Philpot, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,036, an increase from the 991 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philpot, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philpot 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 Philpot, that probability was 6.7% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philpot is ranked the 237th 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). Philpot was ranked the 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philpot's White Population

1,036 residents of Philpot, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philpot is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Philpot ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philpot's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Philpot's population has increased from 96.6% to 100.0%.

Philpot is more White than neighboring Thruston (98.5% White), Masonville (97.2% White), Yelvington (97% White), and Owensboro (79% White).

Philpot's Black Population

0 residents of Philpot, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philpot is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Philpot ranks 458th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

Philpot is less Black than neighboring Thruston (1.5% Black), and Owensboro (6.3% Black).

Philpot's Asian Population

0 residents of Philpot, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philpot is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Philpot ranks 379th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

Philpot is less Asian than neighboring Owensboro (2.7% Asian).

Philpot's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Philpot, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philpot is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Philpot ranks 464th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philpot's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Philpot's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Philpot is less Hispanic than neighboring Owensboro (5.6% Hispanic).

Philpot's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Philpot, 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 Philpot is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Philpot ranks 419th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

Philpot is less Native American/Other than neighboring Owensboro (1.4% Native American/Other).

Philpot's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Philpot, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philpot is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Philpot ranks 451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philpot's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Philpot's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Philpot is less Multiracial than neighboring Masonville (2.8% Multiracial), Yelvington (3% Multiracial), and Owensboro (5% 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.