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Poplar Hills

Kentucky · 380 residents · 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 $22,563. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
380
−4%since 2000
from 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15,200 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 15,840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+25%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2203304405506601990201020202024Poplar Hills
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,563
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,921
+5%since 2000
from $19,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$657
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
99.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(42)
Black19.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(252)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(226)
Diversity Score
59
−8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.4%
−61.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
60.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
52.5%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar Hills, Kentucky?

Poplar Hills, Kentucky has about 380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poplar Hills, Kentucky earns about $22,563 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 $657 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar Hills, Kentucky?

About 5.8% 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 34.3% of people in Poplar Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplar Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplar Hills, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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