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Brandenburg, KY
City in Meade County, Kentucky.
Population
2,937
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
676
ZIP codes
0
Brandenburg and its ZIP codes
Brandenburg at a glance
- Brandenburg is about 5.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,844, 22% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,700 (4% above Kentucky) and median rent is $748 a month.
Local data for Brandenburg, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brandenburg, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,844
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$214,700
Median rent
$748/mo
Homeownership
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (696), German Americans (455), Indian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meade County. PPP loans are for Brandenburg.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,881
5,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $6,119 per person
How people get to work
Brandenburg, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brandenburg, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities near Brandenburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mauckport, INTown | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Doe ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.1 |
| EkronCity | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Laconia, INTown | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| New Amsterdam, INTown | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| IrvingtonCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| MuldraughCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| West PointCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort KnoxCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.3 |
| New Middletown, INTown | 14 mi | 0 |
| Elizabeth, INTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Corydon, INTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Alton, INTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Vine GroveCity | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| Leavenworth, INTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| RadcliffCity | 18 mi | 13.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brandenburg, KY in?
- Brandenburg is in Meade County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Brandenburg, KY?
- About 2,937 people live in Brandenburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brandenburg?
- Nearby places include Mauckport, IN (2.6 mi), Doe Valley (3.8 mi), Ekron (4.4 mi), Laconia, IN (5.6 mi), New Amsterdam, IN (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023