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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Science Hill

Kentucky · 634 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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Science Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,464. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

634
+5%since 1990
from 604 in 1990
1990 – 2025
828 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 789 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+5%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5266076887698501990201020202024Science Hill
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,464
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,042 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,476
+48%since 1990
from $9,776 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
22.9% rent
1.7
−2%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(627)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−14%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Science Hill, Kentucky?

Science Hill, Kentucky has about 634 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Science Hill, Kentucky?

The typical household in Science Hill, Kentucky earns about $34,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Science Hill, Kentucky expensive?

In Science Hill, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Science Hill, Kentucky?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Science Hill, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Science Hill, Kentucky?

About 15.6% of people in Science Hill, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Science Hill, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Science Hill, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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