Corbin, Kentucky
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Corbin is a city located in Kentucky. Most of the city is in Whitley County, Kentucky; parts also extend into Knox County. The urbanized area around Corbin also extends into in Laurel County, although the incorporated city limits do not enter Laurel. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,742. It is home to the Kentucky Fried Chicken Museum.
Geography
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Location of Corbin, Kentucky
The name Corbin is derived from Latin "corvus" meaning "raven" (compare French "corbeau"). Corbin is located at 36°56'30" North, 84°5'44" West (36.941575, -84.095510)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 km² (7.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 7,742 people, 3,308 households, and 2,067 families residing in the city. The population density is 403.9/km² (1,045.8/mi²). There are 3,704 housing units at an average density of 193.3/km² (500.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.35% White, 0.08% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,308 households out of which 28.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% are married couples living together, 14.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% are non-families. 34.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $22,203, and the median income for a family is $32,784. Males have a median income of $27,323 versus $17,568 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,200. 21.0% of the population and 15.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.