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Mayfield, KY


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Mayfield, Kentucky

Mayfield, Kentucky, in Graves county, is 72 miles W of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 110 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 10,349 people lived in Mayfield.

The People and Families of Mayfield

In Mayfield, about 47% of adults are married. Mayfield is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 19% of Mayfield is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Mayfield.

In Mayfield, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mayfield had a median family income of $27,463.

Political Inclinations

Mayfield residents donated more money ($2,200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Mayfield Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Mayfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Mayfield, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Mayfield; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

Mayfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMayfield Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMayfield Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mayfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Mayfield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mayfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mayfield, KY

Comparing Mayfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime42

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