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Wingo, KY
City in Graves County, Kentucky.
Population
606
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Wingo and its ZIP codes
Wingo at a glance
- Wingo is about 5.4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,000 a year, 22% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 (43% below Kentucky) and median rent is $648 a month.
Local data for Wingo, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wingo, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,000
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$648/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
28.4
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (63), German Americans (17), Italian Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Graves County. PPP loans are for Wingo.
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
How people get to work
Wingo, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wingo, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
Cities near Wingo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PryorsburgCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Water ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| SedaliaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| MayfieldCity | 9.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Dukedom, TNCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Fancy FarmCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| FultonCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| South Fulton, TNCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| ClintonCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| LowesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| CayceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| ArlingtonCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Palmersville, TNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wingo, KY in?
- Wingo is in Graves County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Wingo, KY?
- About 606 people live in Wingo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wingo?
- Nearby places include Pryorsburg (3.7 mi), Water Valley (6.5 mi), Sedalia (7.7 mi), Mayfield (9.1 mi), Dukedom, TN (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023