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Crestwood

Kentucky · 6,183 residents · 4.047 sq mi
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Crestwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,345. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,184 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,500. Households here earn about 88% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,183
+209%since 2000
from 1,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,528 / sq mi
+209%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9432K4K5K7K1990201020202024Crestwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,345
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,619 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,258
+91%since 2000
from $21,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(5,201)
Black2.9%(177)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(407)
Asian1.7%(107)
Other0.7%(45)
Diversity Score28.3%(1,752)
Diversity Score
28
+99%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+105%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestwood, Kentucky?

Crestwood, Kentucky has about 6,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crestwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Crestwood, Kentucky earns about $98,345 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 $276,500, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Crestwood, Kentucky?

About 49.7% 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 7.6% 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 4,748 residents, a change of about 331 percent over that period.

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

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