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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olive Hill

Kentucky · 1,779 residents · 1.99 sq mi
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Olive Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,600. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,779
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
894 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.3
+10%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olive Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,011
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,958 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,050
−36%vs 2000
vs $12,628 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$220
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $254 in 2000
US average: $450
68.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
32.0% rent
3.0
+33%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,781)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,774)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score1.4%(25)
1
−28%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.3%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 20.9 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 Olive Hill, Kentucky?

Olive Hill, Kentucky has about 1,779 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olive Hill, Kentucky?

The typical household in Olive Hill, Kentucky earns about $13,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olive Hill, Kentucky expensive?

In Olive Hill, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $39,600, and the typical rent is about $220 a month.

How educated are people in Olive Hill, Kentucky?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Olive Hill, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olive Hill, Kentucky?

About 26.7% of people in Olive Hill, 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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