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Corydon, KY
City in Henderson County, Kentucky.
Population
741
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,365
ZIP codes
0
Corydon and its ZIP codes
Corydon at a glance
- Corydon is about 12 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,304 a year, 12% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,700 (36% below Kentucky) and median rent is $732 a month.
Local data for Corydon, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Corydon, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,304
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$131,700
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (87), Irish Americans (47), Scottish Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Corydon.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,187
18,611 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$313M
FY 2026, $6,994 per person
How people get to work
Corydon, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Corydon, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
805
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
250
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Corydon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaverlyCity | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.6 |
| AnthostonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| HendersonCity | 9.7 mi | 16.9 |
| RobardsCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| MorganfieldCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| UniontownCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| SebreeCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| DixonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount Vernon, INCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| SpottsvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Beech GroveCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| ClayCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| WheatcroftCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| OntonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Corydon, KY in?
- Corydon is in Henderson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Corydon, KY?
- About 741 people live in Corydon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Corydon?
- Nearby places include Waverly (6.3 mi), Poole (7.9 mi), Breckinridge Center (9.5 mi), Anthoston (9.6 mi), Henderson (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023