Wickliffe, Kentucky
Wickliffe: Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Wickliffe is a city located in the county of Ballard in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 688 and a population density of 231 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 638 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wickliffe
| Population : | 638 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Ballard County |
| Postal code : | 42087 |
| Area : | 2.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 354 feet / 108 meters |
| Capital city : | Wickliffe is capital of Ballard County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:49:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 214 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wickliffe is located at 36°57'53"N 89°5'21"W (36.9647800, -89.0892300).
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Official website of Wickliffe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wickliffe decreased by 7.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 688 | - | census |
| 2011 | 687 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 688 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 684 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 678 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 680 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 665 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 661 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 658 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 649 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 638 | -1.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 101,590 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 99,701 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 101,724 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 99,685 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 81.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,666 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
Wickliffe zip code is 42087.
County name: Ballard, County
fips: 21007
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,171 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $494 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $771 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 40,295 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 266,585 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 843,920 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,872,026 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,337,367 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,059 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,029 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,645 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,994 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,450 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,417 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,229 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,282 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 580 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,672 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,583.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 62.95 |
Schools in Wickliffe
College & universities near Wickliffe, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148821 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin (IL) | 62992 |
| 157483 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah (KY) | 42002-7380 |
| 179238 | Sikeston Career and Technology Center | Sikeston (MO) | 63801-3347 |
| 176798 | Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63703-7511 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wickliffe, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Wickliffe
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wickl Post Office | Wickliffe (KY) | 42087 |
| Cair Post Office | Cairo (IL) | 62914 |
| Barlow Post Office | Barlow (KY) | 42024 |
| Bardwell Post Office | Bardwell (KY) | 42023 |
| Wya Post Office | Wyatt (MO) | 63882 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wickliffe , Ohio City in Lake County, Ohio, United States with a population of 12,728 people.
Other cities in Ballard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ballard County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Center | 942 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Barlow | 628 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Kevil | 569 | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Blandville | 84 | City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States |
