Population 3,557 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Park Hill
Household size in Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.75 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Park Hill are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.33 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only one other Louisville neighborhood has 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 Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.8 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.8 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Park Hill is young: half of its residents are under 30.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Only one other Louisville neighborhood is younger.
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 Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly half of households in Park Hill (47.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Park Hill has the highest share of single-parent households of any Louisville neighborhood.
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 Park Hill
Renters in Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.1% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.9% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Park Hill rent: 71.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over half of owners (52.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well 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 Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Park Hill: 32.5% 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. No other Louisville neighborhood has a higher 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 Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Park Hill is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Louisville neighborhoods, Park Hill has older homes than most.
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 Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $666 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $780 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $745 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,025 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Park Hill runs $1,025 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.4% 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 Park Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Park Hill: 4.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Park Hill has the lowest share of college graduates of any Louisville neighborhood.
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 Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.4% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.5% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.2% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.1% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Park Hill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Park Hill has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Louisville neighborhoods.
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 Park Hill
| Period | Park Hill | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Park Hill runs well above the national rate: 18.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Louisville neighborhood has higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Park Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | 3.08 | 30.8 | 47.3% | 71.9% | 32.5% | 1945 | $1,025 | 4.0% | 79.1% | 18.6% |
| California | 2.67 | 32.9 | 25.8% | 61.1% | 29.9% | 1945 | $900 | 6.2% | 75.5% | 16.9% |
| Algonquin | 2.33 | 35.2 | 20.2% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 1965 | $828 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 13.0% |
| Parkland | 2.62 | 36.6 | 33.4% | 47.3% | 26.2% | 1942 | $1,105 | 9.6% | 88.7% | 13.8% |
| Park Duvalle | 2.45 | 35.1 | 37.7% | 65.8% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,028 | 12.4% | 89.1% | 16.3% |
| Russell | 2.39 | 32.4 | 31.8% | 75.4% | 21.9% | 1976 | $863 | 13.1% | 84.5% | 19.2% |
| Old Louisville | 1.76 | 35.1 | 14.5% | 79.9% | 12.5% | 1948 | $947 | 38.2% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
| Taylor Berry | 2.30 | 35.8 | 29.0% | 46.6% | 16.2% | 1950 | $1,132 | 18.9% | 81.2% | 10.8% |
| Chickasaw | 2.30 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 47.1% | 21.9% | 1947 | $848 | 15.3% | 80.0% | 11.3% |
| South Louisville | 2.26 | 33.1 | 22.0% | 73.0% | 18.0% | 1948 | $993 | 17.0% | 80.0% | 10.7% |
| Central Business District | 1.37 | 37.3 | 4.2% | 82.9% | 20.1% | 1964 | $1,089 | 32.4% | 85.7% | 6.2% |
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 Park 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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