Wurtland is a city located in Greenup County Kentucky. Wurtland has a 2024 population of 964. Wurtland is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 984 in 2020.
The average household income in Wurtland is $72,723 with a poverty rate of 28.5%. The median age in Wurtland is 40.1 years: 30.3 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wurtland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,189 | 94.59% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.31% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.83% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 402 | 2.85 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 155 | 3.37 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.29 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 94 | 4.23 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 17 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 3.73% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 14.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 10.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.85% |
| High School Graduate | 365 | 42.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 171 | 19.95% |
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 | 792 | 722 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 4 |
| Other Race | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $61,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,875 | $42,500 | $25,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,542 | $43,375 | $37,000 |
| Some College | $40,156 | $38,750 | $40,208 |
$41,542
Average Earnings
$43,375
Average Male
$37,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.76% of Wurtland residents speak only English, while 0.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,088 | 319 | 29.32% |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 100% |
28.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.31%
Male Poverty Rate
15.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wurtland is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wurtland is White, with 29.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.47% |
| High School | 25.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.39% |
| Some College | 8.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 6.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,333 | $84,738 |
| Households | $56,250 | $72,723 |
| Married Families | $78,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,833 | $40,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, 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
71
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 8.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.5%
Employment Rate
13%
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
72.08%
Born in Wurtland
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.44% of Wurtland residents were born in the United States, with 72.08% having been born in Kentucky. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 939 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 944 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 949 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2026 | 954 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 959 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 964 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 969 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 972 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 978 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 984 | -38 | -3.72% |
| 2019 | 1,022 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,027 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 1,031 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 1,039 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 1,045 | -7 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 1,052 | -7 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 1,059 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 1,064 | 70 | 7.04% |
| 2011 | 994 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 993 | 0 | 0% |