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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olive Hill

Kentucky · 1,813 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 $22,958. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,400. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,813
+2%since 1990
from 1,779 in 1990
1990 – 2025
911 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 894 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
−9%since 1990
from 42.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Olive Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,958
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,628
+57%since 1990
from $8,050 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$254
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
33.6% rent
2.3
−25%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,774)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,781)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(35)
2
+39%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.2%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 20.7 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 Olive Hill, Kentucky?

Olive Hill, Kentucky has about 1,813 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Olive Hill, Kentucky earns about $22,958 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Olive Hill, Kentucky?

About 12.5% 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 24.8% of people in Olive Hill, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olive Hill, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Olive Hill, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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