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Wheelwright

Kentucky · 1,048 residents (2025 est.) · 1.76 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% 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 $72,000. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
964
−7%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+33%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,048 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4476338191K1K1990201020202024Wheelwright
2024964
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,371
+186%since 2000
from $5,367 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+3%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing15%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$72,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(656)
Black34.6%(361)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(622)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(820)
Black9.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(23)
Diversity Score33.2%(321)
Diversity Score
33
−44%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% 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
18.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
Female
37.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

Wheelwright, Kentucky has about 964 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wheelwright, Kentucky expensive?

In Wheelwright, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wheelwright, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

About 40.7% of people in Wheelwright, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheelwright, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheelwright, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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