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Indian Hills

Kentucky · 2,939 residents (2025 est.) · 1.982 sq mi
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Indian Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $192,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $699,200. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,897
+1%since 2000
from 2,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,462 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+11%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,939 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8552K2K3K3K1990201020202024Indian Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$192,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,602 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$118,962
+79%since 2000
from $66,637 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−7%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$699,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,250
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $933 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
2.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.1%
+78.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,718)
Black1.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian1.6%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,755)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian2.2%(63)
Other2.2%(63)
Diversity Score11.8%(343)
Diversity Score
12
+1%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+101%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Hills, Kentucky?

Indian Hills, Kentucky has about 2,897 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian Hills, Kentucky?

The typical household in Indian Hills, Kentucky earns about $192,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Hills, Kentucky expensive?

In Indian Hills, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $699,200, and the typical rent is about $2,250 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Hills, Kentucky?

About 84.8% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Hills, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Hills, Kentucky?

About 2.6% of people in Indian Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Hills, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,823 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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

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