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Van Lear

County:
Johnson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.066
State:
Kentucky

Van Lear is a CDP located in Johnson County, Kentucky. Van Lear has a 2026 population of 640. Van Lear is currently growing at a rate of 6.67% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Van Lear is $35,347 with a poverty rate of 24.15%. The median age in Van Lear is 43.7 years: 42.7 years for males, and 58.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.0 males.

640
Total Population
157
Density (mi²)
40 6.67%
Growth

Van Lear Population

Van Lear Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026640406.67%
2025600407.14%

Median Age

Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 58.1 years
Male: 42.7 years

Van Lear Adults

There are 334 adults, (78 of whom are seniors) in Van Lear.

Sex Ratio

Female: 226 (51%)
Male: 217 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Van Lear includes 86.23% White, 10.16% Black or African American, 3.61% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38286.23%
Black or African American4510.16%
Native American163.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38286.23%
Black or African American4510.16%
Native American163.61%

Van Lear Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Van Lear 's average per capita income is $29,167. Household income levels show a median of $35,347. The poverty rate stands at 24.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$35,347$111,399
Non Families$27,917$25,380
Families-$193,657
Married Families--

$29,167

Average Income

$35,347

Median Household Income

24.15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)