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Pathfork, KY
Census-designated place in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Population
542
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
436
ZIP codes
0
Pathfork and its ZIP codes
Pathfork at a glance
- Pathfork is about 3.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,571 a year, 22% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
Local data for Pathfork, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pathfork, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,571
Poverty rate
21.1%
Homeownership
98.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
33.9
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harlan County. PPP loans are for Pathfork.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,614
6,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
How people get to work
Pathfork, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Pathfork, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Pathfork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColdironCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| South WallinsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Wallins CreekCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Rose Hill, VACensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Ewing, VACensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.8 |
| LoyallCity | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ArjayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| HarlanCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| PinevilleCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| CoxtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CawoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| AgesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Cumberland Gap, TNTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Harrogate, TNCity | 16 mi | 7.3 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| EvartsCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pathfork, KY in?
- Pathfork is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Pathfork, KY?
- About 542 people live in Pathfork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pathfork?
- Nearby places include Coldiron (4.8 mi), South Wallins (5.3 mi), Wallins Creek (5.6 mi), Rose Hill, VA (8.1 mi), Ewing, VA (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023