South Wallins, KY Demographics

A map of South Wallins's Population by Race

South Wallins, Kentucky has an estimated population of 765, a decrease from the 838 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Wallins, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Wallins has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Wallins, that probability was 8.1% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Wallins is ranked the 278th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Wallins was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Wallins's White Population

765 residents of South Wallins, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Wallins is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. South Wallins ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wallins's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of South Wallins's population has increased from 95.8% to 100.0%.

South Wallins is more White than neighboring Coldiron (90.2% White), Loyall (90.2% White), Pathfork (94.8% White), and Harlan (92.9% White).

South Wallins's Black Population

0 residents of South Wallins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Wallins is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. South Wallins ranks 467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wallins's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Wallins's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Wallins is less Black than neighboring Harlan (2.7% Black).

South Wallins's Asian Population

0 residents of South Wallins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Wallins is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. South Wallins ranks 375th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wallins's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Wallins's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Wallins is less Asian than neighboring Harlan (1.5% Asian).

South Wallins's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Wallins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Wallins is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. South Wallins ranks 508th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wallins's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Wallins's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

South Wallins is less Hispanic than neighboring Harlan (0.4% Hispanic).

South Wallins's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Wallins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Wallins is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. South Wallins ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wallins's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Wallins's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Wallins is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loyall (1.5% Native American/Other).

South Wallins's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Wallins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Wallins is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. South Wallins ranks 306th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Wallins's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Wallins's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

South Wallins is less Multiracial than neighboring Coldiron (9.8% Multiracial), Loyall (8.2% Multiracial), Pathfork (5.2% Multiracial), and Harlan (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.