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Wingo

Kentucky · 632 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Wingo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
632
+9%since 2000
from 581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
648 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5466287107928741990201020202024Wingo
2024606
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,920
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,272
−1%since 2000
from $17,526 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(554)
Black2.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(562)
Black7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.2%(21)
Diversity Score26.5%(167)
Diversity Score
26
+164%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 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
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wingo, Kentucky?

Wingo, Kentucky has about 632 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wingo, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wingo, Kentucky earns about $38,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wingo, Kentucky expensive?

In Wingo, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Wingo, Kentucky?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wingo, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wingo, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of people in Wingo, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wingo, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wingo, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 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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