Wheelwright is a city located in Floyd County Kentucky. Wheelwright has a 2024 population of 463. Wheelwright is currently declining at a rate of -1.91% annually and its population has decreased by -7.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 498 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheelwright is $57,432 with a poverty rate of 35.02%. The median age in Wheelwright is 37 years: 38.5 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheelwright was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 858 | 90.79% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 6.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 1.59% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 242 | 2.61 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 152 | 2.93 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 45 | 0 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 39 | 2.49 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 6 | 7.17 | 50 | 50 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 17.32% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 1.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 7.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 280 | 37.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 9.34% |
| Some College | 169 | 22.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 667 | 497 | 63 |
| Black | 60 | 45 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,591 | $58,068 | $34,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,853 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,500 | $57,985 | $32,679 |
| Some College | $58,542 | $59,042 | $2,499 |
$43,500
Average Earnings
$57,985
Average Male
$32,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.46% of Wheelwright residents speak only English, while 6.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 618 | 208 | 33.66% |
| Multiple | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
35.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.65%
Male Poverty Rate
32.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheelwright is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheelwright is White, with 33.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.91% |
| Some College | 33.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.08% |
| High School | 16.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.65% |
| Female Employed | 12.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,528 | $63,720 |
| Households | $58,250 | $57,432 |
| Married Families | $83,854 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $27,433 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 5.81% |
| Black | 11 | 18.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.6%
Labor Force Participation
23.3%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.59%
Born in Wheelwright
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wheelwright residents were born in the United States, with 81.59% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 419 | -9 | -2.1% |
| 2028 | 428 | -9 | -2.06% |
| 2027 | 437 | -8 | -1.8% |
| 2026 | 445 | -9 | -1.98% |
| 2025 | 454 | -9 | -1.94% |
| 2024 | 463 | -9 | -1.91% |
| 2023 | 472 | -8 | -1.67% |
| 2022 | 480 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2021 | 488 | -10 | -2.01% |
| 2020 | 498 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 496 | -6 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 502 | -9 | -1.76% |
| 2017 | 511 | -11 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 522 | -10 | -1.88% |
| 2015 | 532 | -10 | -1.85% |
| 2014 | 542 | -7 | -1.28% |
| 2013 | 549 | -304 | -35.64% |
| 2012 | 853 | -342 | -28.62% |
| 2011 | 1,195 | 8 | 0.67% |
| 2010 | 1,187 | 0 | 0% |