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Vanceburg, KY
City in Lewis County, Kentucky.
Population
1,482
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,023
ZIP codes
0
Vanceburg and its ZIP codes
Vanceburg at a glance
- Vanceburg is about 8.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,054 a year, 53% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,600 (56% below Kentucky) and median rent is $391 a month.
Local data for Vanceburg, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vanceburg, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,054
Poverty rate
39.6%
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$391/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Irish Americans (207), French Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Vanceburg.
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,637
1,912 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.4M
FY 2026, $5,688 per person
How people get to work
Vanceburg, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vanceburg, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Vanceburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rome, OHCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.7 |
| ConcordCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Friendship, OHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Manchester, OHVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| West Union, OHVillage | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Bentonville, OHCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| West Portsmouth, OHCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| Otway, OHVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Olive HillCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| South ShoreCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Portsmouth, OHCity | 22 mi | 10.7 |
| McDermott, OHCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Rarden, OHVillage | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Rosemount, OHCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.7 |
| New Boston, OHVillage | 24 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vanceburg, KY in?
- Vanceburg is in Lewis County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Vanceburg, KY?
- About 1,482 people live in Vanceburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vanceburg?
- Nearby places include Rome, OH (6 mi), Garrison (7.8 mi), Concord (11 mi), Friendship, OH (14 mi), Manchester, OH (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023