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Parkway

Kentucky · 628 residents (2025 est.) · 0.088 sq mi
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Parkway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,833. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. 52% 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 $253,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−18%since 2000
from 715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,682 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 8,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:628 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5756136526907281990201020202024Parkway
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,833
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,784
+106%since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−19%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(673)
Black2.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(439)
Black2.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(83)
Asian2.7%(16)
Other6%(35)
Diversity Score52.2%(307)
Diversity Score
52
+307%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkway, Kentucky?

Parkway, Kentucky has about 588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkway, Kentucky?

The typical household in Parkway, Kentucky earns about $90,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkway, Kentucky expensive?

In Parkway, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $253,600, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

How educated are people in Parkway, Kentucky?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Parkway, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkway, Kentucky?

About 1.7% of people in Parkway, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkway, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkway, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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