Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mayfield, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,868

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.3%6,448

Hispanic/Latino

17.4%1,721

Black

12.3%1,213

Two or More

4.2%414

Asian

0.6%57

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Other

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%534

High School Diploma

33.6%2,272

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%646

Some College (1+ yr)

9%610

Associate's Degree

9.5%641

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%690

Master's Degree

4.9%330

Professional Degree

1.2%83

Doctorate

2.9%199

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,500

Median Renti

$644

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%2,740

Renter-Occupied

38.1%1,689

Total Units

5,186

Homeownership

61.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%281

$50K–$100K

32.7%896

$100K–$150K

20.8%569

$150K–$200K

15.8%434

$200K–$300K

15.3%419

$300K–$500K

4.9%133

$500K–$1M

0.3%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

534

$500–$750

458

$750–$1,000

327

$1,000–$1,250

255

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%37

2010–2019

2.8%146

2000–2009

2.7%140

1990–1999

5%261

1980–1989

9.3%480

1970–1979

22.4%1,164

1960–1969

19.4%1,007

1950–1959

19.9%1,031

1940–1949

10.6%551

1939 or earlier

7.1%369

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70%3,101

Electricity

26.9%1,191

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%115

No Fuel

0.3%13

Wood

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,965

Mean Household Incomei

$63,754

Per Capita Incomei

$30,124

Poverty Ratei

26.3%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

4,531

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

16.4%725

$10K–$15K

4.5%198

$15K–$20K

4.1%182

$20K–$25K

4.9%217

$25K–$30K

6.6%291

$30K–$35K

8.7%384

$35K–$40K

3.6%160

$40K–$45K

7.4%326

$45K–$50K

7.4%327

$50K–$60K

5.2%231

$60K–$75K

7.7%341

$75K–$100K

10.1%449

$100K–$125K

4.5%199

$125K–$150K

2.8%124

$150K–$200K

2.6%117

$200K+

3.6%158

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

671

Residentsi

908

Avg. Tenant Renti

$320/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing222 homes97% occupied$312/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers251 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8186 homes90% occupied$329/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC12 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,965/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

68.4%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

25.5%

Low income$20K–$33K/yr

6.1%

Who Receives This Housing

67.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23.2% of subsidized households are minority

30.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5986.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

454

Guatemala

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,195

Avg. Commutei

16.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,377

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

615(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured

Mayfield, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026