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Spring Valley

Kentucky · 688 residents (2025 est.) · 0.198 sq mi
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Spring Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
707
+6%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,571 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:688 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3394816237649061990201020202024Spring Valley
2024707
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,779 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,129
+70%since 2000
from $34,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.2%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−24%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 99.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(622)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian2.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(657)
Black3.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other2.4%(17)
Diversity Score16.8%(119)
Diversity Score
17
+28%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 93.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Kentucky?

Spring Valley, Kentucky has about 707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring Valley, Kentucky?

The typical household in Spring Valley, Kentucky earns about $150,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, Kentucky expensive?

In Spring Valley, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $429,200.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Kentucky?

About 74.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, Kentucky?

About 2.0% of people in Spring Valley, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Valley, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Valley, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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