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Douglass Hills

Kentucky · 5,456 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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Douglass Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,321. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $269,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,456
−5%since 2000
from 5,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,115 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Douglass Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,321
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,013
+25%since 2000
from $31,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(4,104)
Black8.1%(441)
Hispanic / Latino6%(327)
Asian6%(326)
Other6.4%(349)
Diversity Score54.4%(2,969)
Diversity Score
54
+103%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglass Hills, Kentucky?

Douglass Hills, Kentucky has about 5,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglass Hills, Kentucky earns about $77,321 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 $269,000, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Douglass Hills, Kentucky?

About 47.4% 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 1.0% 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 87 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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