Population 5,610 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
Household size in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The picture is much the same across Lexington.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3 | 35.3 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.4 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.4 | 36.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.3 | 36.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.0 | +1.3 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 24.3, Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 28.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is younger than at least four in five Lexington neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 10.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow: 22.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Lexington neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
Renters in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 43.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.7% | 45.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 45.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 46.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow rent: 87.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share is up 13.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Lexington neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1980 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Lexington's 23 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $663 | $824 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $698 | $896 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $845 | $1,024 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,310 | $1,309 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$647 | +$486 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow runs $1,310 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $647 a month from 2006–10, a 97% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
Bachelor's degrees in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 39.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 40.9% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 43.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 47.5% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow as nationally: 34.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Lexington overall (47.5%). The share with a degree is up 13.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 88.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 89.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.6% | 90.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Lexington overall (92.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
| Period | Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow runs well above the national rate: 12.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Few Lexington neighborhoods have higher unemployment: only two of 23. Unemployment is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | 2.30 | 24.3 | 22.2% | 87.2% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,310 | 34.4% | 88.8% | 12.4% |
| Gardenside-Colony | 1.92 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 36.8% | 10.5% | 1965 | $1,132 | 42.6% | 89.4% | 2.7% |
| Virginia Ave | 1.91 | 22.8 | 9.3% | 97.1% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,081 | 52.3% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
| Holiday Hills | 2.47 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 69.8% | 5.7% | 1971 | $1,043 | 16.6% | 69.4% | 2.4% |
| Garden Springs | 2.15 | 33.4 | 10.9% | 54.2% | 12.2% | 1968 | $1,091 | 48.1% | 89.7% | 3.2% |
| University of Kentucky | 3.05 | 20.5 | 7.5% | 76.3% | 41.6% | 1946 | $1,245 | 45.4% | 99.7% | 25.8% |
| Downtown Lexington | 1.65 | 41.2 | 9.7% | 73.9% | 8.0% | 1959 | $875 | 56.0% | 92.0% | 8.6% |
| Southland Deerfield Open Gates | 2.15 | 37.9 | 4.4% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 1960 | $1,413 | 61.0% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | 2.81 | 21.5 | 5.4% | 67.8% | 36.7% | 1946 | $1,282 | 53.9% | 99.2% | 18.6% |
| Duncan Park | 2.10 | 35.0 | 14.9% | 61.1% | 19.0% | 1952 | $850 | 38.0% | 85.6% | 6.9% |
| Chevy Chase-Ashland Park | 2.02 | 45.2 | 1.5% | 40.3% | 8.1% | 1955 | $1,175 | 76.2% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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