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Mays Lick

Kentucky · 252 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Mays Lick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,125. Population has declined 14% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 97% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
−14%since 2019
from 293 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
395 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 459 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+1%since 2019
from 46.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
66132199266332201020202024Mays Lick
202488
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,125
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$99,826
+7%since 2019
from $92,989 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $97,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
33.9% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−29%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(273)
Black6.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(195)
Black14.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.7%(103)
Diversity Score
41
+156%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+7%since 2019
from 25.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
48.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mays Lick, Kentucky?

Mays Lick, Kentucky has about 252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mays Lick, Kentucky earns about $103,125 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 $96,700.

How educated are people in Mays Lick, Kentucky?

About 14.0% 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 7.6% 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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