Poplar Hills, Kentucky
Poplar Hills: human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Poplar Hills is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 362 and a population density of 5,482 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 423 inhabitants.
The city was created 43 years ago in 1982.
Quick Facts about Poplar Hills
| Population | 423 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area | 0.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.1776,-85.6930 |
| Altitude | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1983 (43 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Kentucky/Louisville |
| Local time | 02:42:44 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 6,406 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Poplar Hills is located at 38°10'39"N 85°41'35"W (38.1775700, -85.6930200).
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Weather
63°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
5 to 13 mph NW
Sunday
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an i...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Poplar Hills increased by 14.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 362 | - | census |
| 2011 | 411 | 11.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 413 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 418 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 419 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 422 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 422 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 424 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 423 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 423 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 423 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,425 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,467 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,416 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,464 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 13.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 73.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 912 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,135 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $486 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $681 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,829 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,019 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,749 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 262,899 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 151,599 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,998 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,920 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,974 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,927 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 848 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 536 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,724 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,644 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,511.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.26 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,088 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $773 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,168 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 142,243 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,251 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,443 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,384 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 439 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 112 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 304 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 760.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.48 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Poplar Hills, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157793 | Sullivan University | Louisville (KY) | 40205-3013 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Poplar Hills, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Poplar Hills.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Annshire Annex Post Office | Louisville (KY) | 40213 |
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