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Water Valley

Kentucky · 137 residents · 0.534 sq mi
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Water Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,143. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 179 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,100. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
−57%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
−27%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
601442293143981990201020202024Water Valley
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,143
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,082
+53%since 2000
from $14,387 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
−27%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade100%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$77,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(300)
Black4.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.7%(27)
Diversity Score39.6%(54)
Diversity Score
40
+228%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
64.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+58.6 ptssince 2017
from 41.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Water Valley, Kentucky?

Water Valley, Kentucky has about 137 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Water Valley, Kentucky?

The typical household in Water Valley, Kentucky earns about $42,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Water Valley, Kentucky expensive?

In Water Valley, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $77,100.

How educated are people in Water Valley, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Water Valley, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Water Valley, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of people in Water Valley, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Water Valley, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Water Valley, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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