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Park Hills

Kentucky · 3,162 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Park Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $198,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% 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
3,162
+6%since 2000
from 2,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,069 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Park Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,602
+21%since 2000
from $29,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,865)
Black1.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(222)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(2,646)
Black4.2%(133)
Hispanic / Latino7%(220)
Asian1.2%(38)
Other8.6%(270)
Diversity Score43.4%(1,372)
Diversity Score
43
+482%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Hills, Kentucky?

Park Hills, Kentucky has about 3,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park Hills, Kentucky earns about $62,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Hills, Kentucky expensive?

In Park Hills, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Park Hills, Kentucky?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in Park Hills, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Hills, Kentucky?

About 17.9% of people in Park Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Park Hills, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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