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Windy Hills

Kentucky · 2,476 residents (2025 est.) · 0.92 sq mi
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Windy Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,714. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 399 residents. 69% 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 $402,000. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 53.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,081
−16%since 2000
from 2,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,262 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+12%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,476 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Windy Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,714
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,905 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,769
+111%since 2000
from $34,509 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,262
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,196 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,383)
Black2.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,870)
Black3.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(45)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other2.9%(61)
Diversity Score23.7%(493)
Diversity Score
24
+179%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

Windy Hills, Kentucky has about 2,081 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

The typical household in Windy Hills, Kentucky earns about $130,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Windy Hills, Kentucky expensive?

In Windy Hills, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $402,000, and the typical rent is about $2,262 a month.

How educated are people in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

About 68.8% of adults age 25 and over in Windy Hills, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

About 5.1% of people in Windy Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windy Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Windy Hills, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 371 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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