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Science Hill

Kentucky · 693 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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Science Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
693
+9%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
−7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5266076887698501990201020202024Science Hill
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,464
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,681
+36%since 2000
from $14,476 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+54%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(627)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(671)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score7.9%(54)
Diversity Score
8
+399%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Science Hill, Kentucky?

Science Hill, Kentucky has about 693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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 $90,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Science Hill, Kentucky?

About 9.0% 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 20.2% 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 89 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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