Science Hill, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 647, Science 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

Science Hill is a small community located in Kentucky, within Pulaski County. The total population is 647. It ranks as the 305th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Science Hill is 36.0 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 30.6% of the population under 18, Science Hill has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Science Hill is $50,341. This is 21% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $138,700. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Science Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Science Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower 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 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Science 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.