Wayne County, Kentucky

Total Population: 19,592

County Seat: Monticello

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Median Home Value

$121,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,933

Across all households

Median Age

43.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Two or More Races1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%

Under 18 Years

20.6%

65 Years and Over

21.2%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

6.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

79.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,933

Mean Household Income

$64,290

Per Capita Income

$27,424

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

61.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$121,700

Median Rent

$666/mo

Total Housing Units

10,144

Owner-Occupied

72.0%

Renter-Occupied

28.0%

Vacancy Rate

20.9%

Married Couple Households

48.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

82.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21231.