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South Wallins

Kentucky · 765 residents · 6.313 sq mi
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South Wallins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,336. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,300. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
765
−23%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−2%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4255877509121K1990201020202024South Wallins
2024765
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,336
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,650 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,529
+34%since 2000
from $9,357 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.273
−10%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade44.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(968)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(765)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−65.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2012
from 33.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 43.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wallins, Kentucky?

South Wallins, Kentucky has about 765 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Wallins, Kentucky?

The typical household in South Wallins, Kentucky earns about $26,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Wallins, Kentucky expensive?

In South Wallins, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $55,300.

How educated are people in South Wallins, Kentucky?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Wallins, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Wallins, Kentucky?

About 35.2% of people in South Wallins, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Wallins, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, South Wallins, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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