Population 373 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak Hill
Household size in Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Oak Hill run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Kentucky as a whole looks much the same.
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 Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Oak Hill skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Oak Hill than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%.
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 Oak Hill
Renters in Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.9% of households in Oak Hill rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oak Hill: 15.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Oak Hill are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Kentucky as a whole, where the median home dates to 1982.
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 Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $503 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $545 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $670 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $819 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oak Hill costs $819 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Oak Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Oak Hill: 11.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.8% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oak Hill is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Oak Hill
| Period | Oak Hill | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oak Hill runs well above the national rate: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, 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).
Oak Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 2.44 | 49.3 | 8.9% | 23.9% | 15.9% | 1978 | $819 | 11.2% | 91.2% | 8.7% |
| Mortons Gap | 2.12 | 54.9 | 6.5% | 23.4% | 14.4% | 1977 | $559 | 4.8% | 85.4% | 13.2% |
| Nortonville | 2.67 | 44.4 | 9.2% | 25.7% | 11.3% | 1979 | $835 | 15.7% | 90.8% | 6.7% |
| Earlington | 2.47 | 42.6 | 11.8% | 25.8% | 18.6% | 1965 | $755 | 9.1% | 89.9% | 6.6% |
| White Plains | 2.59 | 41.6 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 5.9% | 1982 | $841 | 11.7% | 82.1% | 2.5% |
| Grapevine | 2.29 | 40.4 | 19.9% | 37.7% | 16.6% | 1982 | $692 | 17.3% | 91.1% | 7.2% |
| Mannington | 2.44 | 48.0 | 6.3% | 20.9% | 15.3% | 1985 | $721 | 13.2% | 88.1% | 3.3% |
| Madisonville | 2.39 | 39.4 | 17.1% | 34.6% | 13.6% | 1975 | $806 | 20.7% | 87.6% | 7.3% |
| St. Charles | 2.59 | 38.8 | 11.9% | 31.2% | 12.5% | 1970 | $753 | 5.0% | 84.8% | 5.1% |
| Richland | 2.21 | 44.0 | 10.3% | 28.7% | 5.6% | 1972 | $926 | 9.7% | 92.4% | 0.0% |
| Graham | 2.51 | 46.6 | 12.7% | 29.1% | 25.6% | 1988 | $1,350 | 14.4% | 67.0% | 4.7% |
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 Oak Hill. 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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