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Douglass Hills

Kentucky · 5,484 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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Douglass Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,386. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $209,600. Households here earn about 48% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,484
−4%since 2000
from 5,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,136 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+4%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Douglass Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,386
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,021 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,893
+3%since 2000
from $31,994 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+26%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(5,015)
Black6.9%(397)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(166)
Asian1.8%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(1,530)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(4,529)
Black5.9%(321)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(345)
Asian3.3%(182)
Other1.4%(75)
Diversity Score37.7%(2,065)
Diversity Score
38
+41%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglass Hills, Kentucky?

Douglass Hills, Kentucky has about 5,484 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglass Hills, Kentucky?

The typical household in Douglass Hills, Kentucky earns about $61,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglass Hills, Kentucky expensive?

In Douglass Hills, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $209,600, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Douglass Hills, Kentucky?

About 39.7% of adults age 25 and over in Douglass Hills, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglass Hills, Kentucky?

About 9.2% of people in Douglass Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglass Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglass Hills, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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