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Camargo, KY
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky.
Population
874
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
400
ZIP codes
0
Camargo and its ZIP codes
Camargo at a glance
- Camargo is about 3.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,625 a year, 25% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,400 (26% below Kentucky) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Camargo, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camargo, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,625
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (88), German Americans (32), Scottish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Camargo.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,506
10,114 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,981
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$182M
FY 2026, $6,464 per person
How people get to work
Camargo, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camargo, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Camargo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeffersonvilleCity | 3.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 5.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Clay CityCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| StantonCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| OwingsvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| SharpsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| FrenchburgCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| North MiddletownCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WinchesterCity | 16 mi | 9.2 |
| Salt LickCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| IrvineCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| RavennaCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| FarmersCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Lakeview HeightsCity | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| CarlisleCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| ParisCity | 25 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camargo, KY in?
- Camargo is in Montgomery County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Camargo, KY?
- About 874 people live in Camargo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camargo?
- Nearby places include Jeffersonville (3.8 mi), Mount Sterling (5.4 mi), Clay City (9.4 mi), Stanton (11 mi), Owingsville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023