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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hyden

Kentucky · 373 residents · 1.296 sq mi
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Hyden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,423. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value is $60,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

373
+83%vs 2000
vs 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
288 / sq mi
+83%vs 2000
vs 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 47.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1682763844926001990201020202024Hyden
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,423
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,429 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,816
+20%vs 2000
vs $13,966 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.8%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$271
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
64.4%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
35.6% rent
3.1
+58%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(360)
Black2.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(36)
10
+297%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−14.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.0%
−17.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+60%vs 2000
vs 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hyden, Kentucky?

Hyden, Kentucky has about 373 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hyden, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hyden, Kentucky earns about $19,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hyden, Kentucky expensive?

In Hyden, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Hyden, Kentucky?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hyden, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hyden, Kentucky?

About 15.8% of people in Hyden, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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