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Mayfield

County:
Graves County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.35
State:
Kentucky

Mayfield is a city located in Graves County, Kentucky. Mayfield has a 2026 population of 9,718. It is also the county seat of Graves County. Mayfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,978 in 2020.

The median household income in Mayfield is $40,965 with a poverty rate of 26.93%. The median age in Mayfield is 37.5 years: 37.1 years for males, and 37.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.2 males.

9.7K
Total Population
1,322
Density (mi²)
-43 -0.44%
Growth

Mayfield Population

Mayfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,718-43-0.44%
20259,761-44-0.45%
20249,805470.48%
20239,75800%
20229,758-240-2.4%
20219,998-19-0.19%
20209,9781691.72%
20199,809-54-0.55%
20189,863-3-0.03%
20179,866-52-0.52%
20169,918-41-0.41%
20159,959-94-0.94%
201410,053190.19%
201310,034-69-0.68%
201210,103-28-0.28%
201110,131670.67%
201010,064400.4%
200010,3494144.17%
19909,935-770-7.19%
198010,705-19-0.18%
197010,724-38-0.35%
196010,7621,77219.71%
19508,9903714.3%
19408,6194425.41%
19308,1771,59424.21%
19206,58366711.27%
19105,9161,83544.96%
19004,0811,17240.29%
18902,90900%

Median Age

Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 37.6 years
Male: 37.1 years

Mayfield Adults

There are 7,498 adults, (1,872 of whom are seniors) in Mayfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,979 (50.5%)
Male: 4,889 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mayfield includes 68.92% White, 12.29% Black or African American, 8.2% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,80168.92%
Black or African American1,21312.29%
Two or more races9409.53%
Other race8098.2%
Asian570.58%
Native American480.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race8048.15%
Two or more races5265.33%
White3533.58%
Native American380.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,44865.34%
Black or African American1,21312.29%
Two or more races4144.2%
Asian570.58%
Native American100.1%
Other race50.05%

Mayfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mayfield 's average per capita income is $33,780. Household income levels show a median of $40,965. The poverty rate stands at 26.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$57,114-
Families$50,821$83,466
Households$40,965$63,754
Non Families$30,176$33,761

$33,780

Average Income

$40,965

Median Household Income

26.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)