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Crestwood

Kentucky · 4,531 residents · 4.047 sq mi
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Crestwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,979. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,532 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,300. Households here earn about 56% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,531
+127%since 2000
from 1,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−2%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9432K4K5K7K1990201020202024Crestwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,979
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,619 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,794
+38%since 2000
from $21,569 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,852)
Black2.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(63)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(284)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,933)
Black3.5%(158)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(286)
Asian1.5%(67)
Other1.8%(81)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,353)
Diversity Score
30
+110%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestwood, Kentucky?

Crestwood, Kentucky has about 4,531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crestwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Crestwood, Kentucky earns about $64,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crestwood, Kentucky expensive?

In Crestwood, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $185,300, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Crestwood, Kentucky?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crestwood, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crestwood, Kentucky?

About 12.6% of people in Crestwood, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crestwood, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Crestwood, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,096 residents, a change of about 216 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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