Hurstbourne, KY Demographics

A map of Hurstbourne's Population by Race

Hurstbourne, Kentucky has an estimated population of 4,702, a less than 1% change from the 4,683 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 22.2% Asian, 11.3% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hurstbourne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hurstbourne has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hurstbourne, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 55.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hurstbourne is ranked the 90th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hurstbourne was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hurstbourne's White Population

2,916 residents of Hurstbourne, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hurstbourne is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Hurstbourne ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurstbourne's White population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Hurstbourne's population has decreased from 72.1% to 62.0%.

Hurstbourne is more White than neighboring Hurstbourne Acres (42.4% White). Hurstbourne is less White than neighboring Bellemeade (90.7% White), Wildwood (83.6% White), Forest Hills (81.9% White), and Blue Ridge Manor (82.6% White).

Hurstbourne's Black Population

150 residents of Hurstbourne, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hurstbourne is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Hurstbourne ranks 171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurstbourne's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Hurstbourne's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.2%.

Hurstbourne is more Black than neighboring Bellemeade (2.5% Black). Hurstbourne is less Black than neighboring Hurstbourne Acres (11.8% Black), Forest Hills (11.6% Black), and Blue Ridge Manor (3.5% Black).

Hurstbourne's Asian Population

1,043 residents of Hurstbourne, or 22.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hurstbourne is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Hurstbourne ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurstbourne's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Hurstbourne's population has increased from 18.6% to 22.2%.

Hurstbourne is more Asian than neighboring Bellemeade (0.8% Asian), Wildwood (4.1% Asian), Forest Hills (1.3% Asian), and Blue Ridge Manor (2.4% Asian). Hurstbourne is less Asian than neighboring Hurstbourne Acres (31.6% Asian).

Hurstbourne's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Hurstbourne, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hurstbourne is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Hurstbourne ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurstbourne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Hurstbourne's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.3%.

Hurstbourne is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (0% Hispanic). Hurstbourne is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellemeade (4.9% Hispanic), Hurstbourne Acres (9.5% Hispanic), Wildwood (4.5% Hispanic), and Blue Ridge Manor (3.1% Hispanic).

Hurstbourne's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Hurstbourne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hurstbourne is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Hurstbourne ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurstbourne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hurstbourne's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Hurstbourne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hurstbourne Acres (1.3% Native American/Other), and Wildwood (2.7% Native American/Other).

Hurstbourne's Multiracial Population

533 residents of Hurstbourne, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hurstbourne is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Hurstbourne ranks 437th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurstbourne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 380.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Hurstbourne's population has increased from 2.4% to 11.3%.

Hurstbourne is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellemeade (1.1% Multiracial), Hurstbourne Acres (3.3% Multiracial), Wildwood (1.8% Multiracial), Forest Hills (5.2% Multiracial), and Blue Ridge Manor (8.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.