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Middlesborough, KY
City in Bell County, Kentucky.
Population
9,123
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,236
ZIP codes
0
Middlesborough and its ZIP codes
Middlesborough at a glance
- Middlesborough is about 11 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 51st among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $31,106, 51% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,900 (51% below Kentucky) and median rent is $598 a month.
Local data for Middlesborough, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Middlesborough, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,106
Poverty rate
31.0%
Median home value
$99,900
Median rent
$598/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,172), German Americans (847), Italian Americans (271).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bell County. PPP loans are for Middlesborough.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,896
8,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $6,614 per person
How people get to work
Middlesborough, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled22.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Middlesborough, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
171
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
54.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Middlesborough
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap, TNTown | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Harrogate, TNCity | 5.3 mi | 7.3 |
| PinevilleCity | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| Tazewell, TNTown | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| New Tazewell, TNTown | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| ArjayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| ArtemusCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Ewing, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| PathforkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| BarbourvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| Rose Hill, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| ColdironCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Wallins CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| South WallinsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middlesborough, KY in?
- Middlesborough is in Bell County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Middlesborough, KY?
- About 9,123 people live in Middlesborough, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middlesborough?
- Nearby places include Cumberland Gap, TN (3.6 mi), Harrogate, TN (5.3 mi), Pineville (10 mi), Tazewell, TN (14 mi), New Tazewell, TN (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023