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Hindman

Kentucky · 644 residents (2025 est.) · 3.111 sq mi
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Hindman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,200. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 45.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
790
Unchangedsince 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
−27%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:644 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5027019001K1K1990201020202024Hindman
2024790
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,632
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,511 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,473
+85%since 2000
from $11,637 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.578
+10%since 2010
from 0.525 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+11%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(761)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(753)
Black1.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score11.3%(90)
Diversity Score
11
+254%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−31%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hindman, Kentucky?

Hindman, Kentucky has about 790 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hindman, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hindman, Kentucky earns about $27,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hindman, Kentucky expensive?

In Hindman, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $143,200, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Hindman, Kentucky?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hindman, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hindman, Kentucky?

About 45.6% of people in Hindman, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hindman, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hindman, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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