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Hyden

Kentucky · 303 residents · 1.296 sq mi
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Hyden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,036. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
303
+49%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.9
+20%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682763844926001990201020202024Hyden
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,036
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,534
+212%since 2000
from $13,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(280)
Black1.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian1.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(44)
Diversity Score
14
+494%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
+364%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyden, Kentucky?

Hyden, Kentucky has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hyden, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hyden, Kentucky earns about $78,036 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Hyden, Kentucky?

About 40.4% 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 13.8% 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 70 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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