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Poplar Level

Kentucky · Louisville · 7,979 residents · 3.353 sq mi
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The short version

Poplar Level has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $226,381. Households here earn about 34% more than the Louisville median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Poplar Level; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,979
Population density
2,380 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,354
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,968
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,381
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,176
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(6,744)
Black2%(159)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(702)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other4.3%(346)
Diversity Score34.4%(2,749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(6,744)
Black2%(159)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(702)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other4.3%(346)
Diversity Score34.4%(2,749)
Diversity Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Foreign born
3.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky?

Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky has about 7,979 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky earns about $89,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky expensive?

In Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $226,381, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 6.8% of people in Poplar Level, Louisville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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