Meadow Vale, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 878, Meadow Vale'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

Meadow Vale is a small community located in Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 878. It ranks as the 259th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meadow Vale is 30.2 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 42.7% of the population under 18, Meadow Vale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meadow Vale is $88,750. This is 39% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 74% 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 Meadow Vale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $304,300. Housing costs are 48% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Meadow Vale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 33.8%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (33.8% vs 1.6%).

Education

51.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% 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 94.1%. Notably, 26.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meadow Vale, 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.