Hollow Creek, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 602, Hollow Creek'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

Hollow Creek is a small community located in Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 602. It ranks as the 320th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hollow Creek is 47.3 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 11.1% 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 Hollow Creek is $111,250. This is 75% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $269,500. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Hollow Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hollow Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.2% vs 1.6%).

Education

37.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 97.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hollow Creek, 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.