South Wallins, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 765, South Wallins's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

South Wallins is a small community located in Kentucky, within Harlan County. The total population is 765. It ranks as the 278th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Wallins is 37.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 36.1% of the population under 18, South Wallins has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Wallins is $26,336. This is 59% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 67% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.2%. This is 119% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 36.9%. This is 657% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $55,300. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, South Wallins is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in South Wallins was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

4.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Wallins, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.