Meadowview Estates, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 390, Meadowview Estates'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

Meadowview Estates is a small community located in Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 390. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meadowview Estates is 44.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 10.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.0% 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 Meadowview Estates is $56,875. This is 11% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $216,700. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 47.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Meadowview Estates is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.7% vs 7.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 1.6%).

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 97.4%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meadowview Estates, 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.