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Pippa Passes

Kentucky · 583 residents (2025 est.) · 0.446 sq mi
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Pippa Passes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 94% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 94% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
94% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
+52%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 666 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
−2%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:583 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
972814656498331990201020202024Pippa Passes
2024450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,577
+35%since 2000
from $10,780 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+56%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$283
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
92.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(289)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(374)
Black7.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian1.8%(8)
Other4.7%(21)
Diversity Score37.5%(169)
Diversity Score
37
+651%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
94.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
58.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+98%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
50.3%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−64.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pippa Passes, Kentucky?

Pippa Passes, Kentucky has about 450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pippa Passes, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pippa Passes, Kentucky earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pippa Passes, Kentucky expensive?

In Pippa Passes, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Pippa Passes, Kentucky?

About 94.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pippa Passes, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pippa Passes, Kentucky?

About 12.9% of people in Pippa Passes, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pippa Passes, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pippa Passes, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 292 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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

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