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.

Wurtland, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,154

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.6%1,080

Two or More

3.5%40

Asian

0.9%10

Other

0.8%9

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%8

Black

0.5%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%38

High School Diploma

36.7%302

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%61

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%98

Associate's Degree

14.1%116

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%104

Master's Degree

2.8%23

Professional Degree

0.8%7

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,000

Median Renti

$917

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.8%305

Renter-Occupied

22.2%87

Total Units

508

Homeownership

77.8%

Vacancy Rate

22.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.7%48

$50K–$100K

39%119

$100K–$150K

9.8%30

$150K–$200K

28.5%87

$200K–$300K

6.9%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.5%28

2000–2009

5.1%26

1990–1999

2.4%12

1980–1989

10%51

1970–1979

15.7%80

1960–1969

16.9%86

1950–1959

26%132

1940–1949

8.1%41

1939 or earlier

10.2%52

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.8%258

Electricity

34.2%134

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,972

Mean Household Incomei

$77,110

Per Capita Incomei

$27,868

Poverty Ratei

22.2%

Unemploymenti

11.6%

Labor Forcei

448

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%18

$10K–$15K

4.6%18

$15K–$20K

1.8%7

$20K–$25K

4.8%19

$25K–$30K

3.3%13

$30K–$35K

6.4%25

$35K–$40K

5.4%21

$40K–$45K

10.2%40

$45K–$50K

2.8%11

$50K–$60K

4.3%17

$60K–$75K

12.8%50

$75K–$100K

14%55

$100K–$125K

8.4%33

$125K–$150K

4.1%16

$150K–$200K

3.8%15

$200K+

8.7%34

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$372/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes87% occupied$372/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,972/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

64%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

28%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

61% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

79% 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

100.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

396

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

396

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured