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West Buechel

Kentucky · 1,230 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 $28,220. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $92,200. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,230
−5%since 2000
from 1,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,925 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8821K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Buechel
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,220
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,895
−4%since 2000
from $16,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
85.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+73%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(548)
Black36.8%(453)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(143)
Asian1.6%(20)
Other6.4%(78)
Diversity Score81.9%(1,007)
Diversity Score
82
+17%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Buechel, Kentucky?

West Buechel, Kentucky has about 1,230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Buechel, Kentucky earns about $28,220 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in West Buechel, Kentucky?

About 18.1% 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 18.3% of people in West Buechel, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Buechel, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, West Buechel, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 357 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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