Hyden, KY

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2021 Population
436
16.3% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
46.6
30.4% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
25%
81.6% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$83,074
6.46% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$84,800
2.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Hyden, KY had a population of 436 people with a median age of 46.6 and a median household income of $83,074. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hyden, KY grew from 375 to 436, a 16.3% increase and its median household income grew from $78,036 to $83,074, a 6.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hyden, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.34%), White (Hispanic) (1.61%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Hyden, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Hyden, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hyden, KY are Frontier Nursing University (156727) (913 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hyden, KY was $84,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Hyden, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hyden, KY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Hyden, KY is home to a population of 436 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.34% of Hyden, KY residents were born outside of the country (32 people).

In 2021, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (392 people) in Hyden, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2021 Citizenship
98.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Hyden, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hyden, KY was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hyden, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    392 ± 225
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    32 ± 73
  3. White (Hispanic)
    7 ± 18
1.61%
Hispanic Population
7 people

In 2021, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (392 people) in Hyden, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.61% of the people in Hyden, KY are hispanic (7 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hyden, KY as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.34%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
32 people
7.73%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
29 people

As of 2021, 7.34% of Hyden, KY residents (32 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hyden, KY was 7.73%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    8 ± 23
  2. World War II
    5 ± 10
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 21

Hyden, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Hyden, KY employs 196 people. The largest industries in Hyden, KY are Educational Services (95 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people), and Information (10 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($28,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($22,857), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($22,679).

Occupations

196
2021 Value
± 122
69%
1 Year growth
± 57.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hyden, KY grew at a rate of 69%, from 116 employees to 196 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hyden, KY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (89 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (27 people), and Transportation Occupations (18 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hyden, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

196
2021 Value
± 122
69%
1 Year growth
± 57.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hyden, KY grew at a rate of 69%, from 116 employees to 196 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hyden, KY, are Educational Services (95 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people), and Information (10 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hyden, KY, though some of these residents may live in Hyden, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,676
Median earning men ± $12,717
$18,958
Median earning women ± $1,512

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,352) and Construction ($22,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,120).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $57.5B
  2. $36.5B
  3. $28.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B
2020 Value in Kentucky
$644B
Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky
95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $27.7B
  2. $19B
  3. $17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Hyden, KY awarded 913 degrees. The student population of Hyden, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 141 male students and 2,327 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hyden, KY are White (688 and 75.4%), followed by Black or African American (92 and 10.1%), Hispanic or Latino (53 and 5.81%), and Two or More Races (31 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Hyden, KY by number of degrees awarded are Frontier Nursing University (156727) (913 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hyden, KY are Nurse Midwife (291 and 31.9%), Family Practice Nurse (226 and 24.8%), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (181 and 19.8%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Hyden, KY was $84,800 in 2021, which is 0.346 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $86,800 to $84,800, a 2.3% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hyden, KY is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hyden, KY have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hyden, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$84,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$14,831
$96
Median Property Taxes
±$73

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hyden, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hyden, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

70.1%
Homeownership
2021
50%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Hyden, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Hyden, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$83,074
Median Household Income
± $42,689
137
Number of Households
± 85

In 2021, the median household income of the 137 households in Hyden, KY grew to $83,074 from the previous year's value of $78,036.

The following chart displays the households in Hyden, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hyden, KY is from Kentucky.
0.453
2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky
0.454
2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (88.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (5.61%)
  3. Walked (3.57%)

In 2021, 88.3% of workers in Hyden, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.61%) and those who walked to work (3.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hyden, KY have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 9.73% of the workforce in Hyden, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hyden, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hyden, KY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hyden, KY (87 out of 348 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 5 and then Females 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hyden, KY is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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98.9% of the population of Hyden, KY has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 31.9% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Leslie County, KY see 4938 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.64% decrease from the previous year (5072 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1606 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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4,938 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Leslie County, KY

Primary care physicians in Leslie County, KY see an average of 4,938 patients per year. This represents a 2.64% decrease from the previous year (5,072 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Leslie County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.9% under 18 years, 29% between 18 and 34 years, 25.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 32.1% were men and 67.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.15%
Uninsured
40.8%
Employer Coverage
31.9%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
14.7%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hyden, KY declined by 54.7% from 2.54% to 1.15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hyden, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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