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Pewee Valley

Kentucky · 1,668 residents (2025 est.) · 1.932 sq mi
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Pewee Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% 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 $545,500. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,483
+3%since 2000
from 1,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,668 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pewee Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,979
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,541
+103%since 2000
from $31,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$545,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $227,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+10%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,359)
Black2.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,402)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.2%(48)
Diversity Score13.1%(195)
Diversity Score
13
+17%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pewee Valley, Kentucky?

Pewee Valley, Kentucky has about 1,483 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pewee Valley, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pewee Valley, Kentucky earns about $156,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pewee Valley, Kentucky expensive?

In Pewee Valley, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $545,500.

How educated are people in Pewee Valley, Kentucky?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pewee Valley, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pewee Valley, Kentucky?

About 3.0% of people in Pewee Valley, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pewee Valley, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pewee Valley, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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