Population 6,035 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Douglass Hills
Household size in Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Douglass Hills are small: just 2.06 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only four have smaller 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 Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.6 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.6, Douglass Hills is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Kentucky city with 5,000+ people is older.
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 Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Douglass Hills, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Douglass Hills
Renters in Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Douglass Hills is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Douglass Hills is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Douglass Hills are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $834 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,056 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,425 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$591 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Douglass Hills costs $1,425 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Louisville area overall ($1,200). Rents are up $591 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Douglass Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.1% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Douglass Hills is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.5 points, as it has nationally. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only three 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 Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Douglass Hills: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Only four 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 Douglass Hills
| Period | Douglass Hills | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Douglass Hills is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Louisville area as a whole (4.8%). Unemployment has edged up 1.0 points since 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).
Douglass Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass Hills | 2.06 | 50.6 | 6.9% | 23.3% | 8.6% | 1982 | $1,425 | 57.7% | 97.5% | 5.8% |
| Blue Ridge Manor | 2.23 | 37.0 | 6.4% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 1978 | $1,381 | 63.9% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| Woodland Hills | 2.26 | 47.3 | 3.0% | 32.3% | 4.3% | 1978 | $1,425 | 54.9% | 97.8% | 5.5% |
| Middletown | 2.22 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 37.4% | 5.9% | 1994 | $1,485 | 56.3% | 97.1% | 5.1% |
| Anchorage | 2.89 | 40.3 | 6.2% | 13.0% | 2.6% | 1973 | $1,993 | 68.8% | 97.7% | 4.2% |
| Hurstbourne | 2.60 | 38.7 | 2.6% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 1977 | $1,464 | 73.3% | 96.3% | 3.2% |
| Bellemeade | 2.09 | 53.0 | 2.1% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 1957 | $1,938 | 60.3% | 98.9% | 3.3% |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 1.88 | 31.8 | 5.8% | 76.3% | 7.6% | 1988 | $1,286 | 60.8% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| Moorland | 2.42 | 34.0 | 6.1% | 27.4% | 3.9% | 1960 | $1,111 | 38.8% | 93.5% | 6.3% |
| Lyndon | 2.06 | 38.8 | 7.4% | 51.8% | 6.4% | 1984 | $1,313 | 46.2% | 94.8% | 5.1% |
| Jeffersontown | 2.36 | 42.3 | 9.4% | 32.3% | 5.1% | 1978 | $1,290 | 39.3% | 95.4% | 2.9% |
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 Douglass Hills. 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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