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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hyden

Kentucky · 204 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 $26,429. Population has fallen 45% since 1990, a loss of 169 residents. Median home value is $52,100. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

204
−45%since 1990
from 373 in 1990
1990 – 2025
157 / sq mi
−45%since 1990
from 288 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.6
+7%since 1990
from 44.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1682763844926001990201020202024Hyden
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,429
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,423 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,966
−17%since 1990
from $16,816 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,100
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
23.2% rent
2.0
−37%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(360)
Black2.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score9.7%(36)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2
−75%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.0%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+17.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.7%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyden, Kentucky?

Hyden, Kentucky has about 204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hyden, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hyden, Kentucky earns about $26,429 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 $52,100, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Hyden, Kentucky?

About 30.0% 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 10.5% of people in Hyden, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hyden, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hyden, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 169 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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