Wickliffe is a city located in Ballard County Kentucky. Wickliffe has a 2024 population of 648. It is also the county seat of Ballard County. Wickliffe is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 664 in 2020.
The average household income in Wickliffe is $46,758 with a poverty rate of 30.93%. The median age in Wickliffe is 42.8 years: 36.1 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wickliffe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 587 | 80.74% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 12.38% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 6.6% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273 | 2.44 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.15 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 84 | 3.69 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 46 | 3.24 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Male | 20 | 3.3 | 85 | 15 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
76.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 12.69% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 20.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 5.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 193 | 36.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.76% |
| Some College | 111 | 21.02% |
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 | 461 | 396 | 44 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 25 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,429 | $21,071 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $15,950 | $11,875 | $16,300 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,190 | $21,500 | $17,300 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $48,942 | $33,750 |
$21,190
Average Earnings
$21,500
Average Male
$17,300
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.28% of Wickliffe residents speak only English, while 0.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 126 | 23.12% |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 100% |
| Multiple | 48 | 7 | 14.58% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
30.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.91%
Male Poverty Rate
29.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wickliffe is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wickliffe is Multiple, with 14.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.91% |
| Some College | 13.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 18.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,706 | $59,191 |
| Households | $34,250 | $46,758 |
| Married Families | $76,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,821 | $29,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 9.26% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.2%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
43.47%
Born in Wickliffe
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wickliffe residents were born in the United States, with 43.47% 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 | 628 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 632 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 636 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 640 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 644 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 648 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 652 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 658 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 662 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 664 | 20 | 3.11% |
| 2019 | 644 | -12 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 656 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 660 | -5 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 665 | -15 | -2.21% |
| 2015 | 680 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 678 | -6 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 684 | -4 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 688 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 687 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 689 | 0 | 0% |