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Ryland Heights

Kentucky · 922 residents · 5.288 sq mi
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Ryland Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,409. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
922
+15%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1784316849371K1990201020202024Ryland Heights
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,409
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,077 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,701
+30%since 2000
from $19,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+53%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(779)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(861)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(49)
Diversity Score
5
+139%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ryland Heights, Kentucky?

Ryland Heights, Kentucky has about 922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ryland Heights, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ryland Heights, Kentucky earns about $53,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ryland Heights, Kentucky expensive?

In Ryland Heights, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $152,900, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Ryland Heights, Kentucky?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ryland Heights, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ryland Heights, Kentucky?

About 16.2% of people in Ryland Heights, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ryland Heights, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ryland Heights, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 660 residents, a change of about 252 percent over that period.

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

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