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Mayfield, KY

Mayfield is a home rule–class city and the county seat of Graves County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 10,017 as of the 2020 United States Census.

Mayfield is in the center of the Jackson Purchase, an eight-county region purchased by Isaac Shelby and Andrew Jackson from the Chickasaw people in 1818. Mayfield was established as the county seat of Graves County in 1821, and the county was formally organized in 1823. John Anderson is believed to have been the first white settler, arriving in 1819 and building a log home on Mayfield Creek. In December 1821, Anderson was appointed county court clerk and moved about two and a half miles to the site that became Mayfield. According to Trabue Davis, the town's name originates indirectly from a gambler named Mayfield, who was kidnapped about 1817 at a racetrack near what is now Hickman. He was carried to the site of today's Mayfield, where he carved his name into a tree in hopes that someone would see it. He tried to escape but drowned trying to cross what is now called Mayfield Creek. The town took its name from the creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 square miles (17.9 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), or 0.43%, is water. The Purchase Parkway (designated as a future part of Interstate 69) forms a bypass to the northwest of Mayfield, running along or close to the city limits. Access is from Exits 21 through 25. The parkway leads northeast 28 miles (45 km) to Interstate 24 near Kentucky Dam, and southwest 22 miles (35 km) to Fulton. U.S. Route 45 leads north from Mayfield 26 miles (42 km) to Paducah on the Ohio River and southwest to Fulton. Kentucky Route 80 leads southeast 24 miles (39 km) to Murray.

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,349 people, 4,358 households, and 2,667 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,549.8 inhabitants per square mile (598.4/km2). There were 4,907 housing units at an average density of 734.8 per square mile (283.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.57% White, 13.31% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 3.48% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 25.86% of the population. Recent years have seen a large influx of Amish residents who farm in the county.

Mayfield emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Mayfield Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include the YMCA, Red Eagle CrossFit, and Mega Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Mayfield, such as Graves County's Barn Quilt Trail, Paducah Greenway, and George Rogers Clark Discovery Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Mayfield, KY are Kess Creek Park, Wooldridge Monuments, Princess Theaters, and Mayfield Graves Country Club.
 

ZIP Code: 42066. Population: 9,894 (2022). Area: 6.9 square miles (17.9 km2). Area code(s): 270. Elevation: 476 ft.

FAQs

Why is Mayfield, KY famous?

Tobacco was one of the first industries of Mayfield and one of the longest-lived. The Mayfield Woolen Mills and the Merit Manufacturing Co., which produced pants and suits, once could boast to be two of the largest factories of their kind in the nation. In 1988, the movie In Country, based on a novel of the same name by Bobbie Ann Mason, was filmed, in part, in Mayfield. The movie stars Bruce Willis and Emily Lloyd, and features Mayfield's courthouse, downtown area, and several other landmarks.

What is the crime rate in Mayfield, KY?

The crime rate in Mayfield is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 25 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Mayfield is 1 in 39. Based on FBI crime data, Mayfield is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Kentucky, Mayfield has a crime rate that is higher than 94% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Mayfield, Kentucky a good place to live?

Living in Mayfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Mayfield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Mayfield are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Mayfield 

YMCA

Red Eagle CrossFit 

Mega Gym

Graves County's Barn Quilt Trail 

Paducah Greenway

Kess Creek Park

Wooldridge Monuments

Princess Theaters 

Mayfield Graves Country Club

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

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