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Science Hill

Kentucky · 657 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 $32,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,900. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
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
657
+4%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
858 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5266076887698501990201020202024Science Hill
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,411
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,986
+45%since 2000
from $14,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
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%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+99%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(621)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2%(13)
Diversity Score10.8%(71)
Diversity Score
11
+585%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Science Hill, Kentucky?

Science Hill, Kentucky has about 657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Science Hill, Kentucky earns about $32,411 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 $109,900, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Science Hill, Kentucky?

About 12.8% 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 21.4% 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 53 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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