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Wickliffe

Kentucky · 670 residents · 1.552 sq mi
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Wickliffe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,600. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
670
−16%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+4%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5906597297998681990201020202024Wickliffe
2024797
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,137
−1%since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(744)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(588)
Black3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other3.6%(24)
Diversity Score23%(154)
Diversity Score
23
+136%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wickliffe, Kentucky?

Wickliffe, Kentucky has about 670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wickliffe, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wickliffe, Kentucky earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wickliffe, Kentucky expensive?

In Wickliffe, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Wickliffe, Kentucky?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wickliffe, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wickliffe, Kentucky?

About 31.4% of people in Wickliffe, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wickliffe, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wickliffe, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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