Wingo, Kentucky facts for kids
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Wingo, Kentucky
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Caboose on display in Wingo
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Location of Wingo in Graves County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 573 |
| • Density | 587.69/sq mi (226.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42088
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-83856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0506944 |
Wingo is a small city located in Graves County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2020, about 573 people lived there. It's known as a 'home rule-class city,' which means it has some power to make its own local laws.
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Wingo's Early Days
Wingo started in 1854 as a stop for trains. It was part of the New Orleans and Ohio Railroad line. This railroad later became part of the Illinois Central.
The city was first called "Wingo's Station." It was named after Jerman J. Wingo, a local landowner. He gave the land for the train station. In 1862, a post office moved to the station. The city officially became a city in 1872. The word "Station" was removed from its name in 1882.
Where is Wingo?
Wingo is located in a part of Kentucky. It is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Mayfield. Mayfield is the main city of Graves County. Wingo is also about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Fulton.
A main road, U.S. Route 45, goes right through Wingo. This road connects Wingo to Mayfield and Fulton. Also, Interstate 69 (which used to be called the Purchase Parkway) is just west of Wingo. You can get to Wingo from Exit 14 on this highway.
Wingo's Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says that Wingo covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Wingo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 212 | — | |
| 1890 | 451 | 112.7% | |
| 1900 | 418 | −7.3% | |
| 1910 | 404 | −3.3% | |
| 1920 | 419 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 479 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 475 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 451 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 340 | −24.6% | |
| 1970 | 593 | 74.4% | |
| 1980 | 606 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 568 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 581 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 632 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 573 | −9.3% | |
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The census helps us learn about the people living in a city. In 2000, there were 581 people in Wingo. These people lived in 246 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
Most people in Wingo were White (96.21%). A smaller number were African American (2.93%). Some people were also Native American or from other backgrounds. About 1.20% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the households, about 32.1% had children under 18 living there. Many households (51.2%) were married couples living together. Some households (15.9%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
The average household had about 2.36 people. The average family had about 2.71 people.
The population in Wingo is made up of different age groups. About 26.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Wingo was 39 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wingo was $28,083 per year. For families, the average income was $30,500. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the city was $17,526.
About 17.0% of all people in Wingo lived below the poverty line. This included 18.0% of those under 18 and 13.0% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Wingo (Kentucky) para niños
