Wingo, Kentucky
City · Population 583 · #285 in Kentucky
About Wingo
Wingo is a tiny community in southwestern Kentucky with an estimated population of 583.
Officially, Wingo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 601 residents per square mile.
📰 Wingo News Today
- Doris M. Hall Obituary | Brown Funeral Home | Wingo, KY Tribute Archive · Jul 18
- Gail Roberts Obituary (2025) - Wingo, KY - The Mayfield Messenger Legacy obituary · Dec 17
- Juanita Wyatt Obituary Dec 30, 2025 - Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home · Dec 30
- Kentucky has seen many devastating weather events in recent years - The Courier-Journal The Courier-Journal · Dec 28
- Wingo yard sale and donation drive to benefit disability services nonprofit WPSD Local 6 · Sep 10
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What Makes Wingo Unique
- The only place in America named Wingo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Wingo
- Wingo Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)583
Rank in state#285 of 418
Land area0.97 sq mi
Density601/sq mi
Coordinates36.6414, -88.7411