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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wurtland

Kentucky · 1,049 residents · 1.767 sq mi
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Wurtland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,724. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,200. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,049
−14%since 1990
from 1,221 in 1990
1990 – 2025
594 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 691 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+7%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6928811K1K1K1990201020202024Wurtland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,724
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,122
+76%since 1990
from $8,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$415
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
18.3% rent
1.7
+1%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,213)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,043)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
0
−71%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.1%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wurtland, Kentucky?

Wurtland, Kentucky has about 1,049 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wurtland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wurtland, Kentucky earns about $25,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wurtland, Kentucky expensive?

In Wurtland, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Wurtland, Kentucky?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wurtland, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wurtland, Kentucky?

About 13.9% of people in Wurtland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wurtland, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wurtland, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 172 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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