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Windy Hills

Kentucky · 2,427 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Windy Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $280,800. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 99% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% 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
2,427
−2%since 2000
from 2,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,638 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.7
+18%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Windy Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,920
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,905 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,934
+82%since 2000
from $34,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,773
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,196 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
6.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,233)
Black2.8%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(45)
Asian1.4%(35)
Other1.5%(37)
Diversity Score18.3%(444)
Diversity Score
18
+116%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

Windy Hills, Kentucky has about 2,427 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Windy Hills, Kentucky earns about $103,920 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 $280,800, and the typical rent is about $1,773 a month.

How educated are people in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

About 69.2% 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 7.0% of people in Windy Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windy Hills, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Windy Hills, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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