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Water Valley

Kentucky · 279 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 $28,125. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−12%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
522 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
601442293143981990201020202024Water Valley
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,034
+4%since 2000
from $14,387 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(253)
Black5.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.4%(46)
Diversity Score
16
+36%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Water Valley, Kentucky?

Water Valley, Kentucky has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Water Valley, Kentucky earns about $28,125 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 $43,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Water Valley, Kentucky?

About 3.6% 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 20.7% 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 25 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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