Corinth, Kentucky

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Corinth is a city in Grant County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 181 at the 2000 census. Despite being in a dry county, sales by the drink in restaurants seating at least 100 diners are allowed.

[edit] Geography

Corinth is located at 38°29′46″N, 84°33′44″W (38.496042, -84.562131)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 181 people, 75 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 194.1/km² (507.7/mi²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 93.3/km² (244.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.45% White and 0.55% African American.

There were 75 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $27,750. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,952. About 29.8% of families and 32.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 37.8% of those sixty five or over.