Wheelwright, KY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wheelwright

Esco / Robinson Creek

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Wheelwright

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.1%

Households with Children

32.4%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 9.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.8%
Working Age (35-54): 31.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.5%
Seniors (65+): 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 25.1%
High School / GED: 45.3%
Some College or Associate's: 20.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.8%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 45.5%
Living Alone: 22.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 9.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 21.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 78.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 8.8%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 40.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.6%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 1.8%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 2.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 82.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources