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Spring Valley

Kentucky · 675 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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Spring Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,768. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $330,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 173% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% 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
675
+1%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,409 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+5%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3394816237649061990201020202024Spring Valley
2024707
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,768
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,405
+33%since 2000
from $34,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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
$330,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 99.2% in 2000
0.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(594)
Black3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian1.5%(10)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score20.1%(135)
Diversity Score
20
+52%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Kentucky?

Spring Valley, Kentucky has about 675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Valley, Kentucky earns about $142,768 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 $330,600.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Kentucky?

About 73.3% 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 289 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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