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Poplar Hills

Kentucky · 388 residents (2025 est.) · 0.025 sq mi
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Poplar Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,480. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
602
+52%since 2000
from 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24,080 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 15,840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
+4%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:388 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2203304405506601990201020202024Poplar Hills
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,480
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,317
−28%since 2000
from $19,879 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.6%
+36.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+6%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$745
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(157)
Black55.1%(218)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(23)
Black28.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino62.5%(376)
Asian3.5%(21)
Other1.7%(10)
Diversity Score65.7%(395)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
20.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
58.1%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+38.6 ptssince 2017
from 43.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2016
from 67.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.2%
+31.1 ptssince 2016
from 31.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar Hills, Kentucky?

Poplar Hills, Kentucky has about 602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poplar Hills, Kentucky earns about $21,480 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar Hills, Kentucky expensive?

In Poplar Hills, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar Hills, Kentucky?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar Hills, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar Hills, Kentucky?

About 56.6% of people in Poplar Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplar Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplar Hills, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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