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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Windy Hills

Kentucky · 2,480 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Windy Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,905. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $159,600. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 99% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,480
+1%since 1990
from 2,452 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,696 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,665 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
47.3
+13%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Windy Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,905
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,690 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,509
+35%since 1990
from $25,590 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $808 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
96.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 96.6% in 1990
3.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,394)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian2.1%(52)
Diversity Score6.3%(154)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,383)
Black2.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.8%(20)
Diversity Score8.5%(210)
Diversity Score
8
+35%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−38%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Windy Hills, Kentucky?

Windy Hills, Kentucky has about 2,480 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Windy Hills, Kentucky earns about $66,905 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 $159,600, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.

How educated are people in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

About 50.9% 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 3.0% of people in Windy Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windy Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Windy Hills, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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