Population 5,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Parkland
Household size in Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Parkland sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Louisville area, where it has 2.50 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.54, even as the national average fell.
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 Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Parkland is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 29.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and 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 Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Parkland: 33.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Louisville's 44 neighborhoods, only two have 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 Parkland
Renters in Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.8% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.1% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.1% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Parkland than nationally: 47.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 49.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. The renter share is down 8.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.2% of the housing in Parkland, 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. Vacancy is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Parkland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1942, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Parkland has older homes than at least four in five Louisville neighborhoods.
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 Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $766 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $707 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $852 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,105 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$339 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Parkland costs $1,105 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $339 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Parkland
Bachelor's degrees in Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Parkland: 9.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Parkland have finished high school as nationally: 88.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Louisville area overall (91.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Parkland
| Period | Parkland | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Parkland runs well above the national rate: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Parkland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Chickasaw | 2.30 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 47.1% | 21.9% | 1947 | $848 | 15.3% | 80.0% | 11.3% |
| California | 2.67 | 32.9 | 25.8% | 61.1% | 29.9% | 1945 | $900 | 6.2% | 75.5% | 16.9% |
| Park Hill | 3.08 | 30.8 | 47.3% | 71.9% | 32.5% | 1945 | $1,025 | 4.0% | 79.1% | 18.6% |
| Shawnee | 2.54 | 37.4 | 23.6% | 52.3% | 13.5% | 1941 | $1,074 | 14.8% | 85.5% | 12.2% |
| Russell | 2.39 | 32.4 | 31.8% | 75.4% | 21.9% | 1976 | $863 | 13.1% | 84.5% | 19.2% |
| Algonquin | 2.33 | 35.2 | 20.2% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 1965 | $828 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 13.0% |
| Portland | 2.35 | 42.1 | 23.5% | 54.3% | 21.7% | 1940 | $1,012 | 10.2% | 79.2% | 11.1% |
| Taylor Berry | 2.30 | 35.8 | 29.0% | 46.6% | 16.2% | 1950 | $1,132 | 18.9% | 81.2% | 10.8% |
| Old Louisville | 1.76 | 35.1 | 14.5% | 79.9% | 12.5% | 1948 | $947 | 38.2% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
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 Parkland. 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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