City

Wooton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Leslie County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,179Population
💰$34,677Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$60,300Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓14.8%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
16%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty34.7% ▲ 247% above avg
College Grads14.8% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
HS Graduate345 (48.7%)
Some College116 (16.4%)
Associates142 (20.1%)
Bachelors59 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree46 (6.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
HS Grad48.7%
Some College16.4%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,677 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$60,300 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units630
Vacant Units267

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
46%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
56%
About Wooton, KY

Wooton is a city in Kentucky, located in Leslie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,179 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Wooton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,677 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wooton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $60,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wooton is less-educated. 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Wooton, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Wooton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41776 1,179 $34,677 $60,300 8.8% 14.8% 88.7%