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Mayfield, KY

Founded 1824Graves CountyElev. 145 m
Population
9,905
Median home
$114,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Mayfield

With about 9,905 residents, Mayfield is one of Kentucky's notable places. Mayfield was founded in 1824 and sits in Graves County. The median age is 37.1 and the median household income is $41,458. Homes carry a median value of $114,400, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.8%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,905
Median age
37.1
Median household income
$41,458
Per-capita income
$29,759
Poverty rate
30.7%
High-school grad or higher
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
15.6 min
Work from home
10.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.8%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Black12.6%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.2%
Sales & office20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving20.2%
Service16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$114,400
Median gross rent
$598/mo
Owner-occupied
64.1%
Median year built
1970
Households
4,252
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Mayfield has 11 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading30%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gateway Academy High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Graves County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mayfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mayfield Youth Development CenterHighGrades 6–12
Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech CenterHighGrades 8–12
Graves County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Mayfield Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Farmington Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Graves County Central ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Mayfield Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Sedalia Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime21% below national
Mayfield305
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% below national
Mayfield1,868
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 58% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mayfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mayfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Graves County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mayfield is in Graves County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mayfield was founded in 1824 and sits in Graves County. Elevation ~145 m.

Map of Mayfield
Mayfield, KY
Where Mayfield is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownMayfield
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Memorial Gates in MayfieldConfederate Memorial in MayfieldU.S. Post OfficeMayfield Electric and Water SystemsWooldridge Monuments
Notable people from Mayfield
Kevin SkinnerDavid BoazJames Luther SlaydenNoble Jones GregoryLucien AndersonEllis WilsonWilliam Harding MayesDick VanceChester E. HolifieldBobbie Ann Mason
People searches in Mayfield
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Nearby cities
Murray (20 mi)Paducah (23 mi)Hopkinsville (65 mi)Madisonville (75 mi)Henderson (96 mi)Owensboro (110 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mayfield, KY (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mayfield, Kentucky.

Joshua Lee Miller, 43
Mayfield · 42066
Joseph William Preston Branch, 41
Mayfield · Graves County · 40422
AKA Joseph Branch, Joseph Preston
Matthew Todd Smith, 41
Mayfield · Graves County · 42066
AKA Matthew T Smith, Todd Smith
Steven Ray Thomas, 51
Mayfield · Graves County · 42066
AKA Steven R Thomas, Stefven Ray Thomas
Jason Corey King, 45
Mayfield · Graves County · 42066
AKA Jason C King, Jason King
Daniel Clay Walker, 64
Mayfield · Graves County · 42066
AKA Daniel Walker, Daniel C Walker
Christopher Lee Jones, 41
Mayfield · Graves County · 42066
AKA Christophe L Jones, Christopher L Jones
Thomas Gilbert Clark, 57
Mayfield · 42066
AKA Thomas G Clark, Thomas Clark
Robert T Smith, 60
Mayfield · 42066
AKA Terry Smith, Tray Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mayfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Mayfield, Kentucky?
Mayfield has a population of about 9,905, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mayfield?
The median home value in Mayfield is $114,400, and the median gross rent is $598/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mayfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Mayfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 305 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mayfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Graves County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, cold wave.
How many schools are in Mayfield?
Mayfield has 11 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mayfield?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Mayfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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