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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Buechel

Kentucky · 1,587 residents · 0.639 sq mi
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West Buechel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,826. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,587
+22%vs 2000
vs 1,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,484 / sq mi
+22%vs 2000
vs 2,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.4
+18%vs 2000
vs 30.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8821K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Buechel
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,826
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,281
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,562 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $506 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
37.1%
+20.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
62.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(772)
Black24.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(94)
Asian7.1%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.2%(914)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(1,180)
Black22.4%(355)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian1.9%(30)
Other1.4%(22)
Diversity Score50.8%(806)
Diversity Score
51
−28%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.4%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Buechel, Kentucky?

West Buechel, Kentucky has about 1,587 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Buechel, Kentucky?

The typical household in West Buechel, Kentucky earns about $20,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Buechel, Kentucky expensive?

In West Buechel, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $35,900, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in West Buechel, Kentucky?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Buechel, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Buechel, Kentucky?

About 12.0% of people in West Buechel, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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