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South Wallins

Kentucky · 859 residents · 6.313 sq mi
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South Wallins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,226. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $46,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
859
−14%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
136 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4255877509121K1990201020202024South Wallins
2024765
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,226
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,650 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,818
+101%since 2000
from $9,357 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−52.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
38.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−39%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(837)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(30)
Diversity Score
3
+15%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wallins, Kentucky?

South Wallins, Kentucky has about 859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Wallins, Kentucky earns about $42,226 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 $46,600.

How educated are people in South Wallins, Kentucky?

About 26.2% 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 5.0% 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 141 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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