Wheelwright, KY

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Wheelwright Overview

850
TOTAL POPULATION
439
MALE POPULATION
411
FEMALE POPULATION
106.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,626
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,568
AVG FAMILY INCOME
42.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
206
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
29.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wheelwright Zip Codes

Wheelwright Area Codes

Race in Wheelwright

The most populous races in Wheelwright are White / Caucasian (819 | 96.4%), Black / African American (20 | 2.4%), and Two or more Races (11 | 1.3%).
Race in Wheelwright
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American202.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian81996.4%
Two or more Races111.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total850100.0%

Ancestry in Wheelwright

The most populous ancestries reported in Wheelwright are American (218 | 25.7%), Scottish (37 | 4.3%), English (24 | 2.8%), Irish (18 | 2.1%), and Welsh (17 | 2.0%), together accounting for 36.9% of all Wheelwright residents.
Ancestry in Wheelwright
Ancestry# Population% Population
American21825.7%
English242.8%
European91.1%
German101.2%
Greek40.5%
Irish182.1%
Polish70.8%
Russian80.9%
Scottish374.3%
Welsh172.0%
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Immigrants in Wheelwright

Immigrants in Wheelwright
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Wheelwright

Sex and Age in Wheelwright

The most populous age groups in Wheelwright are 55 to 59 Years (85 | 19.4%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (51 | 12.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (6.4%)29 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Years19 (4.3%)8 (1.9%)
10 to 14 Years8 (1.8%)51 (12.4%)
15 to 19 Years4 (0.9%)19 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years16 (3.6%)18 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years21 (4.8%)33 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years50 (11.4%)38 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Years45 (10.2%)46 (11.2%)
40 to 44 Years51 (11.6%)43 (10.5%)
45 to 49 Years34 (7.7%)8 (1.9%)
50 to 54 Years10 (2.3%)25 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years85 (19.4%)16 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years16 (3.6%)35 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years31 (7.1%)16 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years4 (0.9%)19 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years17 (3.9%)2 (0.5%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wheelwright

Median Family Size in Wheelwright

The median family size in Wheelwright is 3.19 persons per family, with single male/father families (5 | 3.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (31 | 19.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wheelwright
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple126 (77.8%)3.17
Single Male/Father5 (3.1%)8.40
Single Female/Mother31 (19.1%)2.42
Total Families162 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Wheelwright

Median Household Size in Wheelwright
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple126 (53.6%)3.17
Single Male/Father5 (2.1%)8.40
Single Female/Mother31 (13.2%)2.90
Non-family73 (31.1%)-
Total Households235 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheelwright

Out of a total of 235 households in Wheelwright, 162 (68.9%) are family households, while 73 (31.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 62, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 73.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheelwright
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-73 (31.1%)
2-Person Households62 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households43 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households20 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households32 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total162 (68.9%)73 (31.1%)

Female Fertility in Wheelwright

Fertility by Age in Wheelwright

Average fertility rate in Wheelwright is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)67.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheelwright

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheelwright
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wheelwright

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wheelwright
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree6 (100.0%)102.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheelwright

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheelwright
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)

Income in Wheelwright

Income Overview in Wheelwright

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income850$17,626
Median Family Income162$80,568
Mean Family Income162$68,140
Median Household Income235$0
Mean Household Income235$54,183
Income Deficit162$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)85042.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)85057.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8500.44

Earnings by Sex in Wheelwright

Average Earnings in Wheelwright are $34,926, $50,625 for men and $29,038 for women, a difference of 42.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Wheelwright
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male165 (54.1%)$50,625
Female140 (45.9%)$29,038
Total305 (100.0%)$34,926

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheelwright

The most common earnings brackets in Wheelwright are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (54 | 32.7%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (26 | 18.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheelwright
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (9.7%)8 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)21 (15.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (3.6%)2 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (7.3%)6 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)18 (12.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (4.2%)17 (12.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.8%)17 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (9.7%)14 (10.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992 (1.2%)26 (18.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99954 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (5.4%)2 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+1 (0.6%)6 (4.3%)
Total165 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheelwright

Average earnings in Wheelwright are $55,104 for men and $29,327 for women, a difference of 46.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $56,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $56,250. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,794, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,794.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheelwright
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$56,250$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$55,104$29,327

Family Income in Wheelwright

Family Income Brackets in Wheelwright

According to the Wheelwright family income data, there are 47 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wheelwright
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001811.1%
$10,000 to $14,999138.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991710.5%
$25,000 to $34,99942.5%
$35,000 to $49,99942.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992012.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994729.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993622.2%
$150,000 to $199,99931.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheelwright

5-person families (32 | 19.8%) account for the highest median family income in Wheelwright with $93,393 per family, while 5-person families (32 | 19.8%) have the highest median income of $18,679 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheelwright
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families65 (40.1%)$0
3-Person Families47 (29.0%)$0
4-Person Families13 (8.0%)$55,694
5-Person Families32 (19.8%)$93,393
6-Person Families5 (3.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total162 (100.0%)$80,568

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheelwright

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheelwright
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners37 (22.8%)$14,464
1 Earner62 (38.3%)$59,063
2 Earners63 (38.9%)$106,250
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total162 (100.0%)$80,568

Household Income in Wheelwright

Household Income Brackets in Wheelwright

With 52 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Wheelwright, accounting for 22.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Wheelwright
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000229.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993414.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995222.1%
$25,000 to $34,99941.7%
$35,000 to $49,99983.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992912.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994720.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993615.3%
$150,000 to $199,99931.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wheelwright

The median household income in Wheelwright is $0, with the highest median household income of $89,886 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 77 households (32.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 9 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wheelwright
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9 (3.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years77 (32.8%)$89,886
45 to 64 Years115 (48.9%)$0
65+ Years34 (14.5%)$0
Total235 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Wheelwright

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheelwright

With 33.5% poverty level for males and 32.5% for females among the residents of Wheelwright, 18 to 24 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (100.0%) and 25 females (71.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (32.1%)17 (65.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)16 (31.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (100.0%)12 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years14 (37.8%)9 (19.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)21 (42.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (53.7%)6 (26.1%)
55 to 64 Years18 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (11.4%)25 (71.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (33.5%)106 (32.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheelwright

According to the poverty statistics in Wheelwright, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (67.9%)9 (34.6%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (75.0%)8 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)35 (68.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)6 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years23 (62.2%)37 (80.4%)
35 to 44 Years39 (100.0%)29 (58.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (46.3%)17 (73.9%)
55 to 64 Years30 (62.5%)47 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (88.6%)10 (28.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total183 (66.5%)220 (67.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheelwright

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wheelwright show that 21.4% or 27 of the total 126 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 31.0%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheelwright
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children40 (69.0%)18 (31.0%)
1 or 2 Children34 (79.1%)9 (20.9%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (78.6%)27 (21.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheelwright

According to the poverty data in Wheelwright, 40.0% or 2 single-father households and 64.5% or 20 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheelwright
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)10 (47.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (40.0%)20 (64.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wheelwright

The poverty data for Wheelwright shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (21.4%) and 22 of the single-parent households (61.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (31.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wheelwright
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children18 (31.0%)10 (41.7%)
1 or 2 Children9 (20.9%)10 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (21.4%)22 (61.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Wheelwright

Employment by Class of Employer in Wheelwright

Among the 181 employed individuals in Wheelwright, private company employees (90 | 49.7%), state government employees (36 | 19.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (30 | 16.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wheelwright
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9049.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)31.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations3016.6%
Local Government Employees2212.1%
State Government Employees3619.9%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total181100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wheelwright

According to the labor force statistics for Wheelwright, out of the total population over 16 years of age (707), 29.1% or 206 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.1% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 38.9% or 72 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 34.7% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years18 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years33 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years72 (38.9%)25 (34.7%)
45 to 54 Years21 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years10 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years12 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (38.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (29.1%)25 (12.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheelwright

According to labor force statistics for Wheelwright, 29.9% of individuals (166) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (556) are in the labor force, with 15.1% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.1% or 32 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.1% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheelwright
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma79 (33.9%)68 (29.1%)
College / Associate Degree34 (22.7%)9 (5.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (29.9%)84 (15.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wheelwright

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheelwright are Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 9.9%), Management (12 | 6.6%), Community & Social Service (9 | 5.0%), Education, Arts & Media (9 | 5.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2 | 1.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wheelwright

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheelwright, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (22.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (91.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wheelwright
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1 (8.3%)11 (91.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)5 (12.2%)36 (87.8%)
Total (Overall)106 (58.6%)75 (41.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wheelwright are Security & Protection (18 | 9.9%), Law Enforcement (15 | 8.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (11 | 6.1%), and Personal Care & Service (10 | 5.5%).
Services Occupations in Wheelwright

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wheelwright, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Security & Protection (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (40.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wheelwright
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Security & Protection12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)24 (47.1%)27 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)106 (58.6%)75 (41.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wheelwright are Sales & Related (35 | 19.3%), and Office & Administration (21 | 11.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wheelwright

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wheelwright
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related33 (94.3%)2 (5.7%)
Office & Administration14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
Total (Category)47 (83.9%)9 (16.1%)
Total (Overall)106 (58.6%)75 (41.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wheelwright are Construction & Extraction (3 | 1.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wheelwright

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wheelwright
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)106 (58.6%)75 (41.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wheelwright are Transportation (19 | 10.5%), and Production (9 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wheelwright

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wheelwright
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)106 (58.6%)75 (41.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheelwright

Employment Industries in Wheelwright

The major employment industries in Wheelwright include Health Care & Social Assistance (59 | 32.6%), Wholesale Trade (27 | 14.9%), Public Administration (25 | 13.8%), Educational Services (24 | 13.3%), and Manufacturing (18 | 9.9%).
Employment Industries in Wheelwright

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheelwright

The Wheelwright industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Construction (100.0%), Educational Services (70.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wheelwright
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Manufacturing18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance19 (32.2%)40 (67.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
Total106 (58.6%)75 (41.4%)

Education in Wheelwright

School Enrollment in Wheelwright

The most common levels of schooling among the 154 students in Wheelwright are middle school (51 | 33.1%), college / undergraduate (26 | 16.9%), and elementary school (25 | 16.2%).
School Enrollment in Wheelwright
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool31.9%
Kindergarten106.5%
Elementary School2516.2%
Middle School5133.1%
High School2314.9%
College / Undergraduate2616.9%
Graduate / Professional1610.4%
Total154100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheelwright

Out of a total of 154 students who are enrolled in schools in Wheelwright, 23 (14.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 131 (85.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheelwright
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old20 (74.1%)7 (25.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over21 (60.0%)14 (40.0%)
Total131 (85.1%)23 (14.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheelwright

Engineering (17 | 28.8%), business (14 | 23.7%), communications (11 | 18.6%), science & technology (8 | 13.6%), and psychology (7 | 11.9%) are the most common fields of study among 59 individuals in Wheelwright who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheelwright
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology711.9%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering1728.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology813.6%
Business1423.7%
Education23.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications1118.6%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total59100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wheelwright

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheelwright

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wheelwright are males with 2 vehicles (57, accounting for 53.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (51, making up 76.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheelwright
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle18 (17.0%)4 (5.3%)
2 Vehicles57 (53.8%)51 (68.0%)
3 Vehicles18 (17.0%)18 (24.0%)
4 Vehicles4 (3.8%)2 (2.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wheelwright

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wheelwright are 45 to 59 minutes (73 commuters, 40.3%), 30 to 34 minutes (44 commuters, 24.3%), and 40 to 44 minutes (18 commuters, 9.9%).
Commute Time in Wheelwright
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes10.5%
10 to 14 Minutes179.4%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes73.9%
30 to 34 Minutes4424.3%
35 to 39 Minutes31.7%
40 to 44 Minutes189.9%
45 to 59 Minutes7340.3%
60 to 89 Minutes189.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Wheelwright

The most common commute times in Wheelwright are 45 to 59 minutes (60 commuters, 56.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (28 commuters, 37.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wheelwright
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (22.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (15.1%)28 (37.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes14 (13.2%)4 (5.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes60 (56.6%)13 (17.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (11.3%)6 (8.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheelwright

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wheelwright are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (27, 25.5%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (17, 22.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheelwright
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (8.5%)14 (18.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2 (1.9%)17 (22.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27 (25.5%)7 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM27 (25.5%)10 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2 (1.9%)17 (22.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)3 (4.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM21 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)7 (9.3%)
Total106 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wheelwright

Occupancy by Ownership in Wheelwright

Of the total 235 dwellings in Wheelwright, owner-occupied units account for 157 (66.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 78 (33.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wheelwright
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15766.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7833.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units235100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheelwright

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheelwright
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7331.1%
2-Person Household6226.4%
3-Person Household4318.3%
4+ Person Household5724.3%
Total Housing Units235100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheelwright

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheelwright
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28 (38.4%)45 (61.6%)
2-Person Household53 (85.5%)9 (14.5%)
3-Person Household23 (53.5%)20 (46.5%)
4+ Person Household53 (93.0%)4 (7.0%)
Total Housing Units157 (66.8%)78 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheelwright

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheelwright
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School22 (40.0%)33 (60.0%)
High School Diploma101 (86.3%)16 (13.7%)
College/Associate Degree12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheelwright

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheelwright
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2811.9%
35 to 44 Years5824.7%
45 to 54 Years4217.9%
55 to 64 Years7331.1%
65 to 74 Years2711.5%
75 to 84 Years73.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total235100.0%

Housing Finances in Wheelwright

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheelwright

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheelwright
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied157 (66.8%)$69,583
Renter-Occupied78 (33.2%)$17,000
Average235 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheelwright

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheelwright
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (1.3%)3 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)17 (21.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (17.2%)7 (9.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (5.1%)20 (25.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (8.9%)10 (12.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)4 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (12.7%)9 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99947 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99928 (17.8%)8 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheelwright

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheelwright
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30018 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49950 (31.9%)15 (19.2%)
$500 to $79939 (24.8%)34 (43.6%)
$800 to $99919 (12.1%)9 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49922 (14.0%)15 (19.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9999 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wheelwright

Housing Structures in Wheelwright

Housing Structures in Wheelwright
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19080.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments73.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments2410.2%
Mobile Home / Other146.0%
Total235100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheelwright

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheelwright
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached154 (81.0%)36 (19.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Total157 (66.8%)78 (33.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheelwright

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheelwright
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)31 (39.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms44 (28.0%)33 (42.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms71 (45.2%)12 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms42 (26.8%)2 (2.6%)
Total157 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheelwright

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheelwright
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas95 (60.5%)17 (21.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (1.3%)6 (7.7%)
Electricity57 (36.3%)55 (70.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheelwright

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheelwright
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle14 (8.9%)25 (32.1%)
1 Vehicle29 (18.5%)45 (57.7%)
2 Vehicles84 (53.5%)6 (7.7%)
3 or more Vehicles30 (19.1%)2 (2.6%)
Total157 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wheelwright

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wheelwright

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9463
Median Property Value$40,700$112,800
Median Household Income$55,833$0
Monthly Housing Costs$435$0
Real Estate Taxes$345$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheelwright

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheelwright
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00061 (64.9%)13 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99919 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99914 (14.9%)50 (79.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheelwright

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheelwright
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)13 (20.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (21.3%)2 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (17.0%)36 (57.1%)
$150,000 or more3 (3.2%)12 (19.1%)
Total94 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheelwright

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheelwright
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x73 (77.7%)81,875 (129,960.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (13.8%)46 (73.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (3.2%)9 (14.3%)
4.0x or more5 (5.3%)8 (12.7%)
Total94 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheelwright

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheelwright
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80047 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4997 (7.4%)43 (68.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)2 (3.2%)
Total94 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wheelwright

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheelwright

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)
26 to 34 Years66 (84.6%)12 (15.4%)
35 to 44 Years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total580 (96.0%)24 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheelwright

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheelwright
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheelwright

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheelwright
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000197 (89.9%)22 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99932 (94.1%)2 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheelwright

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 641 (64.1%)23 (35.9%)
6 to 18 Years75 (76.5%)23 (23.5%)
19 to 25 Years16 (41.0%)11 (28.2%)
25 to 34 Years25 (32.1%)41 (52.6%)
35 to 44 Years35 (39.3%)54 (60.7%)
45 to 54 Years52 (81.2%)19 (29.7%)
55 to 64 Years56 (59.0%)61 (64.2%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)30 (42.9%)
75 Years and over7 (100.0%)4 (57.1%)
Total377 (62.4%)266 (44.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheelwright

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheelwright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (10.8%)
18 to 34 Years15 (26.3%)8 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years52 (40.6%)30 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (22.9%)20 (57.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wheelwright

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wheelwright: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (5.3%)5 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years26 (20.3%)20 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years8 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wheelwright: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (10.5%)8 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years39 (30.5%)9 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (40.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wheelwright: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (10.8%)
18 to 34 Years7 (12.3%)3 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years37 (28.9%)13 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (22.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wheelwright: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (10.8%)
18 to 34 Years3 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (34.4%)23 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (48.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wheelwright: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (8.6%)11 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (25.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)

Technology Access in Wheelwright

Computing Device Access in Wheelwright

Computing Device Access in Wheelwright
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13657.9%
Smartphone18377.9%
Tablet12754.0%
No Computing Device3012.8%
Total235100.0%

Internet Access in Wheelwright

Internet Access in Wheelwright
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home18478.3%
Cellular Data Only62.5%
Satellite Internet229.4%
No Internet4519.2%
Total235100.0%

Wheelwright Summary

Wheelwright is a small unincorporated community located in Floyd County, Kentucky. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, near the Kentucky-Virginia border. The population of Wheelwright was estimated to be around 500 in 2020.

History

Wheelwright was founded in the late 1800s by a group of coal miners who were looking for a place to settle down. The town was named after the wheelwright, a craftsman who made and repaired wooden wheels for wagons and carts. The town was originally a coal mining town, and the coal industry was the main source of income for the town. The coal industry began to decline in the early 1900s, and the town began to decline as well.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a revival as the coal industry began to pick up again. The town was revitalized and new businesses began to open up. The town also began to attract tourists, as it was located near the Kentucky-Virginia border.

Geography

Wheelwright is located in the Appalachian Mountains, near the Kentucky-Virginia border. The town is situated in a valley, surrounded by hills and mountains. The town is located at an elevation of 1,400 feet above sea level. The climate in Wheelwright is humid and subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Wheelwright is largely based on the coal industry. The town is home to several coal mines, and the coal industry is the main source of income for the town. The town also has a few small businesses, such as restaurants, stores, and gas stations. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, as the town is located near the Kentucky-Virginia border.

Demographics

The population of Wheelwright was estimated to be around 500 in 2020. The town is predominantly white, with a small minority population. The median household income in Wheelwright is around $30,000, and the median age is around 40 years old. The town has a high rate of poverty, with around 30% of the population living below the poverty line.
Wheelwright is a small town with a rich history and a unique culture. The town has experienced a revival in recent years, and it is now a popular tourist destination. The town is home to a diverse population, and it is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wheelwright?
Total Population of Wheelwright is 850.
What is the Total Male Population of Wheelwright?
Total Male Population of Wheelwright is 439.
What is the Total Female Population of Wheelwright?
Total Female Population of Wheelwright is 411.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wheelwright?
There are 106.81 Males per 100 Females in Wheelwright.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wheelwright?
There are 93.62 Females per 100 Males in Wheelwright.
What is the Median Population Age in Wheelwright?
Median Population Age in Wheelwright is 38.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wheelwright
Average Family Size in Wheelwright is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wheelwright
Average Household Size in Wheelwright is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wheelwright?
Per Capita income in Wheelwright is $17,626.
What is the Median Family Income in Wheelwright?
Median Family Income in Wheelwright is $80,568.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wheelwright?
Income or Wage Gap in Wheelwright is 42.6%.
Women in Wheelwright earn 57.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wheelwright?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wheelwright is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wheelwright?
There are 206 People in the Labor Forcein in Wheelwright.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wheelwright?
29.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Wheelwright.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wheelwright?
Unemployment Rate in Wheelwright is 12.1%.