Hickory Hill, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 157, Hickory Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hickory Hill is a small community located in Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 490th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hickory Hill is 55.5 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hickory Hill is $103,750. This is 63% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.9%. This is 88% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hickory Hill, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $307,100. Housing costs are 49% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hickory Hill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.4% vs 1.6%).

Education

44.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hickory Hill, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.