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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hurstbourne

Kentucky · 3,884 residents · 1.8 sq mi
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Hurstbourne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,972. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $250,600. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 164% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,884
−12%since 1990
from 4,420 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,158 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 2,456 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
51.4
+12%since 1990
from 45.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,972
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,328
+26%since 1990
from $39,051 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $557 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,190)
Black2.1%(93)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(140)
Asian3%(132)
Diversity Score19.2%(848)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,520)
Black3%(117)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)
Asian4.2%(165)
Diversity Score19.8%(770)
Diversity Score
20
+3%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−44%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hurstbourne, Kentucky?

Hurstbourne, Kentucky has about 3,884 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hurstbourne, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hurstbourne, Kentucky earns about $88,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurstbourne, Kentucky expensive?

In Hurstbourne, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $250,600, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Hurstbourne, Kentucky?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hurstbourne, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurstbourne, Kentucky?

About 3.1% of people in Hurstbourne, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hurstbourne, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hurstbourne, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 536 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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