Small-town market profile · Kentucky
Corbin, KY area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Corbin area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 150,040
- +0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 56,536
- Median household income
- $46,363
- Median home value
- $134,600
- Jobs located here
- 54,326
- Highest market score
- 75
- Landscaping and lawn care, #39 of 399 scored small-town markets
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What this means
An estimated 150,040 people live in the Corbin area, in 56,536 households. Population estimates show the Corbin area grew 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Corbin area is $46,363 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in the Corbin area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Corbin area are for landscaping and lawn care companies (75); insurance agencies (73); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72). The Corbin area ranks #39 of 399 scored small-town markets for landscaping and lawn care companies.
The Corbin area takes in 4 counties: Laurel County, Whitley County, Knox County and Clay County. For its number of households, the Corbin area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (85% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for HVAC and plumbing companies (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Corbin area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Corbin area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 75 | #39 of 399 | 11 | 1.9 | $6.1M | 209 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #85 of 537 | 67 | 11.9 | $2.1M | 164 | 40 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 72 | #53 of 481 | 21 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 191 | 36 |
| Pet stores | 69 | #33 of 220 | 8 | 1.4 | $4.8M | 107 | 3 |
| Pest control | 68 | #16 of 85 | 7 | 1.2 | $9.6M | 94 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #62 of 476 | 13 | 2.3 | $9.9M | 207 | 20 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #79 of 398 | 13 | 2.3 | $3M | 109 | 8 |
| Electricians | 66 | #44 of 295 | 5 | 0.9 | $25.6M | 214 | 19 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 66 | #88 of 529 | 23 | 4.1 | $7.2M | 195 | 11 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #32 of 177 | 7 | 1.2 | Index only | 261 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #92 of 526 | 34 | 6.0 | $3.8M | 155 | 44 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 63 | #107 of 507 | 26 | 4.6 | $6.4M | 154 | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 60 | #135 of 426 | 16 | 2.8 | $3.2M | 134 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #166 of 538 | 383 | 67.7 | $433K | 117 | 185 |
| Laundromats | 59 | #48 of 150 | 5 | 0.9 | $17.2M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #152 of 441 | 20 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 95 | 3 |
| Real estate | 57 | #164 of 536 | 90 | 15.9 | Index only | 183 | 24 |
| Child care and preschools | 57 | #171 of 454 | 13 | 2.3 | $1.3M | 133 | 26 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #195 of 538 | 212 | 37.5 | $782K | 118 | 65 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #188 of 533 | 79 | 14.0 | Index only | 166 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #122 of 288 | 16 | 2.8 | $8M | 95 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 52 | #175 of 378 | 14 | 2.5 | $1.9M | 94 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #272 of 535 | 43 | 7.6 | $614K | 93 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #292 of 527 | 62 | 11.0 | $622K | 71 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 48 | #232 of 431 | 24 | 4.2 | $2M | 80 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #194 of 365 | 19 | 3.4 | $412K | 61 | 14 |
| Gyms | 46 | #298 of 506 | 29 | 5.1 | $911K | 70 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 46 | #315 of 538 | 106 | 18.7 | $377K | 88 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #244 of 387 | 28 | 5.0 | $1.4M | 54 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 42 | #255 of 387 | 19 | 3.4 | $2.5M | 82 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 42 | #368 of 538 | 207 | 36.6 | $193K | 91 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #373 of 504 | 51 | 9.0 | $784K | 90 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #370 of 536 | 98 | 17.3 | $875K | 99 | 33 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #393 of 538 | 140 | 24.8 | $343K | 77 | 53 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #398 of 538 | 249 | 44.0 | $193K | 72 | 67 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #384 of 536 | 82 | 14.5 | $1M | 82 | 29 |
| Gas stations | 36 | #413 of 536 | 114 | 20.2 | $1.4M | 59 | 90 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 32 | #330 of 400 | 29 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 56 | 9 |
| Barbershops | 29 | #310 of 377 | 23 | 4.1 | $1.7M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 28 | #329 of 387 | 25 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 23 | #459 of 506 | 64 | 11.3 | $4.6M | 49 | 25 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #482 of 537 | 97 | 17.2 | $1.7M | 56 | 105 |
| Pizza | 22 | #502 of 520 | 73 | 12.9 | $2.3M | 45 | 105 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 20 | #511 of 526 | 57 | 10.1 | $898K | 91 | 51 |
| Convenience stores | 19 | #487 of 529 | 80 | 14.2 | $3.7M | 47 | 32 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 18 | #503 of 538 | 164 | 29.0 | $1.8M | 53 | 57 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 17 | #436 of 458 | 53 | 9.4 | $965K | 54 | 105 |
| Physical therapy | 16 | #387 of 400 | 41 | 7.3 | $1.2M | 52 | 29 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 13 | #532 of 538 | 552 | 97.6 | $93K | 61 | 208 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 5 | 0.9 | $17.2M | 109 | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $22.4M | 350 | 18 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | Index only | 429 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $24M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $25.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in the Corbin area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $48M | $849 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $161.6M | $2,859 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $165.9M | $2,934 | 72 |
| Groceries | $293.6M | $5,193 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $40M | $708 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $17.4M | $307 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $26.4M | $467 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $51.2M | $905 | 70 |
| Pets | $38.6M | $682 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $85.8M | $1,517 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $137.7M | $2,436 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $128.2M | $2,267 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $67.2M | $1,189 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $714.3M | $12,634 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Corbin area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 150,040+0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 56,536
- Median age
- 39.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,727 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 87
- Median household income
- $46,363
- Average household income
- $63,136
- Median home value
- $134,600
- Jobs located here
- 54,326
- Daytime population
- 151,690Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Corbin area 4
- Laurel County, KY62,983 people
- Whitley County, KY36,920 people
- Knox County, KY29,865 people
- Clay County, KY19,921 people
Other markets based in Kentucky 12
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area1,372,558 people
- Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area522,560 people
- Bowling Green, KY metro area186,959 people
- Elizabethtown, KY metro area127,049 people
- Owensboro, KY metro area112,762 people
- Paducah, KY-IL metro area102,748 people
- Richmond-Berea, KY area125,967 people
- Pikeville, KY area91,951 people
- Frankfort, KY area76,195 people
- Somerset, KY area65,897 people
- Henderson, KY area57,122 people
- Danville, KY area55,445 people
Questions
How fast is the Corbin, KY area growing?
Population estimates put the Corbin area at 150,040 people in 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 56,536 households.
How much do households in the Corbin, KY area spend?
Households in the Corbin area spend about $714.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $293.6M on groceries and $165.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Corbin area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Corbin, KY area?
Of the business types scored in the Corbin area, landscaping and lawn care companies (75); insurance agencies (73); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #39 of 399 scored small-town markets.
How does the Corbin, KY area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Corbin area is $46,363, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $134,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (85% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for HVAC and plumbing companies (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in the Corbin area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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