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Payne Gap

Kentucky · 440 residents · 2.303 sq mi
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Payne Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 223 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
440
+103%since 2023
from 217 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+103%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
165321478634790201020202024Payne Gap
2024440
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,058
Unchangedsince 2023
from $21,071 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−13%since 2023
from 0.414 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing15.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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
94.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
5.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.1%(61)
Diversity Score50.5%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(66)
Diversity Score31.9%(140)
Diversity Score
32
−37%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
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
28.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
Female
66.4%
+27.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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 Payne Gap, Kentucky?

Payne Gap, Kentucky has about 440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Payne Gap, Kentucky?

The typical household in Payne Gap, Kentucky earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Payne Gap, Kentucky?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Payne Gap, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Payne Gap, Kentucky?

About 15.0% of people in Payne Gap, 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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