Water Valley, KY Demographics

A map of Water Valley's Population by Race

Water Valley, Kentucky has an estimated population of 137, a dramatic decrease from the 235 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 19.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Water Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Water Valley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Water Valley, that probability was 24.0% in 2020 and 31.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Water Valley is ranked the 500th 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). Water Valley was ranked the 463rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Water Valley's White Population

110 residents of Water Valley, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Water Valley is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Water Valley ranks 375th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. White residents' share of Water Valley's population has decreased from 86.8% to 80.3%.

Water Valley is more White than neighboring Fulton (52.1% White), and South Fulton (66.3% White). Water Valley is less White than neighboring Wingo (83.2% White), Dukedom (100% White), and Pryorsburg (100% White).

Water Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Water Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Water Valley is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Water Valley ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Water Valley's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Water Valley is less Black than neighboring Fulton (36.6% Black), Wingo (4.1% Black), and South Fulton (24% Black).

Water Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Water Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Water Valley is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Water Valley ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Water Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Water Valley is less Asian than neighboring Wingo (0.7% Asian).

Water Valley's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Water Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Water Valley is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Water Valley ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Water Valley's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Water Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (3.2% Hispanic), Wingo (3.6% Hispanic), and South Fulton (6.4% Hispanic).

Water Valley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Water Valley, 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 Water Valley is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Water Valley ranks 288th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Water Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Water Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton (2.4% Native American/Other).

Water Valley's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Water Valley, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Water Valley is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Water Valley ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Water Valley's population has increased from 6.8% to 19.7%.

Water Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (5.6% Multiracial), Wingo (8.4% Multiracial), South Fulton (3.2% Multiracial), Dukedom (0% Multiracial), and Pryorsburg (0% 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.