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South Wallins

Kentucky · 838 residents · 6.313 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,300. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
838
−16%since 2000
from 996 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+11%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4255877509121K1990201020202024South Wallins
2024765
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,705
+68%since 2000
from $9,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food33.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
12.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(803)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(15)
Diversity Score
2
−39%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
78.1 min
+290%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wallins, Kentucky?

South Wallins, Kentucky has about 838 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is South Wallins, Kentucky expensive?

In South Wallins, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $57,300.

How educated are people in South Wallins, Kentucky?

About 12.1% 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 27.8% 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 162 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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