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Mayfield, KY · 1 counties · 37,050 residents (2025 est.) · 551.757 sq mi
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Mayfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,630
−1%since 2000
from 37,028 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37,050 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K36K37K38K1990201020202024Mayfield
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,772
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,874 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,535
+81%since 2000
from $16,834 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+7%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(33,971)
Black4.4%(1,636)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(888)
Asian0.2%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(6,221)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(30,713)
Black4.2%(1,525)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(2,983)
Asian0.4%(164)
Other3.4%(1,245)
Diversity Score35.9%(13,161)
Segregation Score32.4%(11,884)
Diversity Score
36
+114%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
+21%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

MayfieldCENTRAL9,851
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1 component county

Graves CountyCENTRAL37,050
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayfield, KY?

Mayfield, KY has about 36,630 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mayfield, KY?

The typical household in Mayfield, KY earns about $50,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayfield, KY expensive?

In Mayfield, KY, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Mayfield, KY?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mayfield, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayfield, KY?

About 19.9% of people in Mayfield, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayfield, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayfield, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,080 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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