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Hyden

Kentucky · 365 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 $19,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value is $71,300. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
365
+79%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.9
+17%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682763844926001990201020202024Hyden
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,167
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,977
+43%since 2000
from $13,966 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing19.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$185
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
15.7%
−61.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+89%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(27)
Diversity Score
7
+204%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+131%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
64.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyden, Kentucky?

Hyden, Kentucky has about 365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hyden, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hyden, Kentucky earns about $19,167 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $185 a month.

How educated are people in Hyden, Kentucky?

About 19.8% 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 24.9% 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 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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