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Mays Lick

Kentucky · 242 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Mays Lick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $113,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
+97%vs 2011
vs 123 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
379 / sq mi
+97%vs 2011
vs 193 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
−16%vs 2011
vs 50.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
66132199266332201020202024Mays Lick
202488
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,594 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$49,337
+44%vs 2011
vs $34,253 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+43%vs 2011
vs 0.393 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade43.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $109,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−52.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.5% in 2011
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.4
+4%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.9%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(205)
Black14%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.5%(74)
Diversity Score
31
+413%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.3%
−26.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−36%vs 2011
vs 38.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−43.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
43.2%
+43.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+15.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−27.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
51.5%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mays Lick, Kentucky?

Mays Lick, Kentucky has about 242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mays Lick, Kentucky?

The typical household in Mays Lick, Kentucky earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mays Lick, Kentucky expensive?

In Mays Lick, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $113,000.

How educated are people in Mays Lick, Kentucky?

About 12.3% 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 0.0% 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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