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CITY · 2010 ACS

Payne Gap

Kentucky · 329 residents · 2.303 sq mi
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Payne Gap has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,789. Population has declined 5% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
329
−5%vs 2011
vs 348 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
143 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 151 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+28%vs 2011
vs 35.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
165321478634790201020202024Payne Gap
2024440
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,789
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,196 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,061
+9%vs 2011
vs $18,477 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.297 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing41.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$77,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2017
Median gross rent
$713
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−51.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.2% in 2011
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.4%
+19.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−26%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score5.6%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(328)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% 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

Drive alone to work
59.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
Female
41.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Payne Gap, Kentucky?

Payne Gap, Kentucky has about 329 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Payne Gap, Kentucky earns about $50,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Payne Gap, Kentucky expensive?

In Payne Gap, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Payne Gap, Kentucky?

About 8.2% 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 4.6% 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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