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West Buechel

Kentucky · 1,370 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 $44,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,700. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
1,370
+5%since 2000
from 1,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,144 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.9
+6%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8821K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Buechel
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,643
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,444
+17%since 2000
from $16,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
14.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
85.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(346)
Black37.7%(517)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(174)
Asian18.8%(257)
Other3.8%(52)
Diversity Score91.5%(1,253)
Diversity Score
91
+30%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
43.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Buechel, Kentucky?

West Buechel, Kentucky has about 1,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Buechel, Kentucky earns about $44,643 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 $96,700, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in West Buechel, Kentucky?

About 32.9% 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 12.1% 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 217 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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