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Payne Gap

Kentucky · 347 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 $30,667. Population has grown 23% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 41.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
+23%since 2019
from 282 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
151 / sq mi
+23%since 2019
from 122 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
−10%since 2019
from 52.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
165321478634790201020202024Payne Gap
2024440
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,667
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,143 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,791
+14%since 2019
from $19,198 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
17.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other8.2%(28)
Diversity Score20.4%(71)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−12%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.8% in 2019
Female
49.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.2% in 2019
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Payne Gap, Kentucky?

Payne Gap, Kentucky has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Payne Gap, Kentucky earns about $30,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Payne Gap, Kentucky?

About 20.7% 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 41.2% 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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