Hiseville, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hiseville, Kentucky had a total population of 99, the 520th largest community in Kentucky, with a median household income of $10,911, which is 83% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 100.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 83% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (100.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 55.0% is notably above the national average.
Hiseville Quick Facts
How Hiseville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86 | 99 | +15.1% |
| Median household income | $11,563 | $10,911 | -5.6% |
How Hiseville Compares
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Hiseville Rankings in Kentucky
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Other Cities in Barren County
Cities Similar to Hiseville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn | 95 | N/A | $54,300 | 8.3% | 25.4% |
| Freeburn | 91 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Lowes | 111 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Mays Lick | 88 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 58.0% |
| Belfry | 118 | N/A | $163,900 | 85.4% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 99, Hiseville'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
Hiseville is a small community located in Kentucky, within Barren County. The total population is 99. It ranks as the 520th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hiseville is 36.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hiseville is $10,911. This is 83% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 86% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 100.0%. This is 523% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 55.0%. This is 1029% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Hiseville was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Hiseville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 45.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hiseville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hiseville, Kentucky?
Hiseville, Kentucky has a population of 99 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hiseville, KY?
The median household income in Hiseville is $10,911, which is 86% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hiseville, KY?
The poverty rate in Hiseville is 100.0%. This means approximately 99 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Hiseville, Kentucky?
Hiseville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hiseville, KY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Hiseville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Hiseville, Kentucky?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Hiseville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.