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Hindman

Kentucky · 701 residents · 3.111 sq mi
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Hindman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,278. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,800. The poverty rate of 47.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
701
−11%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5027019001K1K1990201020202024Hindman
2024790
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,278
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,511 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,358
+58%since 2000
from $11,637 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food13.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
51.9% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+39%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(14)
Diversity Score10.6%(74)
Diversity Score
11
+232%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hindman, Kentucky?

Hindman, Kentucky has about 701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hindman, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hindman, Kentucky earns about $17,278 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 $111,800, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Hindman, Kentucky?

About 26.9% 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 47.0% 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 134 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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