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Mays Lick

Kentucky · 88 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 58.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−9%since 2023
from 97 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
138 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+15%since 2023
from 51.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
66132199266332201020202024Mays Lick
202488
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,424
−92%since 2023
from $160,727 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−54%since 2023
from 0.803 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade100%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

Owner-occupied
81.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
71.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
77.1%
+34.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(89)
Black8.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.9%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(81)
Black8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.3%(16)
Diversity Score
18
−3%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+78.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
10.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
Female
54.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% 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 Mays Lick, Kentucky?

Mays Lick, Kentucky has about 88 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Mays Lick, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mays Lick, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mays Lick, Kentucky?

About 58.0% of people in Mays Lick, 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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