Population 21,566 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crestwood
Household size in Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Crestwood average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have larger households.
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 Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Crestwood are younger than 41.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Crestwood than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Kentucky cities, Crestwood has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Crestwood
Renters in Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Crestwood is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only four of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in Crestwood are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Crestwood is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only eight of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people 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 Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $760 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $894 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $905 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,238 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$478 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Crestwood runs $1,238 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $478 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Crestwood
Bachelor's degrees in Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.1% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Crestwood is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Crestwood: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 11 of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Crestwood
| Period | Crestwood | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Crestwood than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Crestwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood | 2.85 | 41.4 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 1997 | $1,238 | 49.1% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Buckner | 2.78 | 38.2 | 6.0% | 21.3% | 3.2% | 2003 | $1,526 | 55.0% | 99.5% | 0.1% |
| Orchard Grass Hills | 2.84 | 32.8 | 22.3% | 19.1% | 7.0% | 1983 | $1,379 | 43.4% | 97.4% | 2.5% |
| Pewee Valley | 2.71 | 42.9 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1979 | $1,537 | 47.2% | 94.5% | 4.5% |
| Worthington Hills | 2.68 | 32.2 | 13.5% | 40.5% | 4.0% | 1994 | $1,663 | 42.3% | 93.6% | 5.5% |
| La Grange | 2.88 | 39.0 | 17.7% | 19.8% | 5.6% | 1993 | $1,094 | 35.6% | 91.4% | 2.7% |
| Anchorage | 2.89 | 40.3 | 6.2% | 13.0% | 2.6% | 1973 | $1,993 | 68.8% | 97.7% | 4.2% |
| Prospect | 2.62 | 47.1 | 5.5% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 1999 | $1,877 | 71.4% | 98.4% | 4.4% |
| Meadow Vale | 3.00 | 32.2 | 7.0% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 1967 | $1,521 | 54.8% | 96.1% | 4.4% |
| Ten Broeck | 2.18 | 60.5 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2001 | $1,499 | 68.5% | 99.8% | 2.1% |
| Middletown | 2.22 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 37.4% | 5.9% | 1994 | $1,485 | 56.3% | 97.1% | 5.1% |
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 Crestwood. 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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