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Graves County, KY
10 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Graves County, Kentucky.
Population
36,630
Land area
552sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Graves County
Graves County at a glance
- Graves County is 42% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,772, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,800 (28% below Kentucky) and median rent is $775 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mayfield (9,868), Wingo (606) and Symsonia (473).
Local data for Graves County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools16
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices11
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants75
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Graves County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,772
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$147,800
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,919), Mexican Americans (2,392), German Americans (2,319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,102
11,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $6,862 per person
PPP loans
$49.38M
1,216 loans, 6,464 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$81.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Graves County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Graves County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
830
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Graves County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Graves County, KY?
- Mayfield is the largest city or town in Graves County, with about 9,868 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Graves County?
- Graves County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42027, 42040, 42051, 42061, 42066.
- What is the population of Graves County, KY?
- About 36,630 people live in Graves County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Graves County?
- Graves County borders McCracken County, Calloway County, Weakley County, TN, Henry County, TN, Marshall County, Carlisle County, Hickman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023