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Mayking, KY
Census-designated place in Letcher County, Kentucky.
Population
503
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
327
ZIP codes
0
Mayking and its ZIP codes
Mayking at a glance
- Mayking is about 2.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,100 (67% below Kentucky) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Mayking, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mayking, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
41.9%
Median home value
$67,100
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
4.0%
Median age
41.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (64), Irish Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Letcher County. PPP loans are for Mayking.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,982
4,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,848
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,291 per person
How people get to work
Mayking, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Mayking, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 24°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Mayking
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillstoneCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitesburgCity | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Payne GapCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Fleming-NeonCity | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| McRobertsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Pound, VATown | 9.5 mi | 2.6 |
| JenkinsCity | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| Dunbar, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| BlackeyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Stonega, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Osaka, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LynchCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WheelwrightCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Wise, VATown | 15 mi | 3 |
| BenhamCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mayking, KY in?
- Mayking is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Mayking, KY?
- About 503 people live in Mayking, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mayking?
- Nearby places include Millstone (2.5 mi), Whitesburg (3.2 mi), Payne Gap (5.6 mi), Fleming-Neon (6 mi), McRoberts (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023