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Wheelwright

Kentucky · 780 residents · 1.76 sq mi
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Wheelwright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 262 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,200. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
780
−25%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+31%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4476338191K1K1990201020202024Wheelwright
2024964
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,808 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$7,386
+38%since 2000
from $5,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−53.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(680)
Black12.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(90)
Diversity Score45.6%(356)
Diversity Score
46
−24%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% 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
10.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
45.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
Female
60.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

Wheelwright, Kentucky has about 780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wheelwright, Kentucky earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheelwright, Kentucky expensive?

In Wheelwright, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

About 3.6% 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 40.0% 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 47 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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