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Wheelwright

Kentucky · 509 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 $22,031. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 533 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−51%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+41%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4476338191K1K1990201020202024Wheelwright
2024964
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,031
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,495
+151%since 2000
from $5,367 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing16.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(477)
Black3.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(49)
Diversity Score
10
−84%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
Female
66.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

Wheelwright, Kentucky has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wheelwright, Kentucky earns about $22,031 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Wheelwright, Kentucky?

About 4.2% 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 39.1% of people in Wheelwright, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheelwright, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheelwright, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 224 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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