Payne Gap Facts
| Area | 2.4 mi² |
| Population | 329 |
| Male Population | 158 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 171 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +43.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.9% |
| Median Age | 44.9 years (Male: 44.5, Female: 45.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.15538, -82.65932 |
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Payne Gap Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 229 | 266 | 346 | 326 | 329 |
| Population Density | 96.8 / mi² | 112.5 / mi² | 146.3 / mi² | 137.9 / mi² | 139.1 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Payne Gap Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Gap | +42.4% | +22.6% | -5.8% |
| Kentucky | +37.1% | +20.9% | +9.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Payne Gap Median Age
Median Age: 44.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Gap | 44.9 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 44.5 yrs |
| Kentucky | 38 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Payne Gap Population Density
Population Density: 139 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Gap | 329 | 2.365 sq mi | 139 / mi² |
| Kentucky | 4.5 million | 40,407.8 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Payne Gap Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Payne Gap CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Gap | 5,636 tn | 17.13 tn | 2,383.1 tons/mi² |
| Kentucky | 80,701,118 tn | 18.06 tn | 1,997.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Payne Gap CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,636 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 2,383.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18/16 | 9:53 AM | 3.7 | 73.6 km | 0 m | 11km NNW of Richlands, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/12 | 5:08 PM | 4.2 | 35.1 km | 17,030 m | 17km SE of Hazard, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/11 | 11:12 AM | 3.1 | 64.7 km | 1,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/06 | 10:42 AM | 4.3 | 60.8 km | 0 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/06 | 5:53 PM | 4.3 | 65.8 km | 1,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/01 | 4:36 PM | 3 | 92.2 km | 0 m | eastern Tennessee | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/99 | 6:38 PM | 3 | 97.7 km | 5,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/97 | 10:36 AM | 3.4 | 56.3 km | 1,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/96 | 7:30 PM | 4.1 | 63.1 km | 1,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/96 | 8:50 AM | 3.9 | 37.3 km | 0 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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