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Mayking

Kentucky · 503 residents · 1.54 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 142 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $67,100. The poverty rate of 41.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−22%since 2023
from 645 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
327 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 419 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
−2%since 2023
from 42.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
109255402548694201020202024Mayking
2024503
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,845
+63%since 2023
from $12,146 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+24.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+29%since 2023
from 0.326 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance32.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services32.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $676 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
Female
38.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayking, Kentucky?

Mayking, Kentucky has about 503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Mayking, Kentucky expensive?

In Mayking, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Mayking, Kentucky?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mayking, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayking, Kentucky?

About 41.9% of people in Mayking, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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