Gamaliel, Kentucky

Gamaliel is a city located in Monroe County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 439.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.0 km² (0.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.00% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 439 people, 196 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density is 201.8/km² (520.4/mi²). There are 213 housing units at an average density of 97.9 persons/km² (252.5 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.95% White, 0.00% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. 1.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 196 households out of which 26.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 33.7% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.79.

In the city the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $23,833, and the median income for a family is $29,000. Males have a median income of $22,167 versus $16,083 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,940. 12.1% of the population and 11.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.8% are under the age of 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older.