Poplar Hills, KY Demographics
A map of Poplar Hills's Population by Race
Poplar Hills, Kentucky has an estimated population of 602, a dramatic increase from the 380 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.5% Hispanic, 28.6% Black, 3.8% White, 3.5% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poplar Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Poplar Hills has become 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 Poplar Hills, that probability was 51.0% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Poplar Hills is ranked the 320th 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). Poplar Hills was ranked the 386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Poplar Hills's White Population
23 residents of Poplar Hills, or 3.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poplar Hills is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Poplar Hills ranks 554th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Poplar Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. White residents' share of Poplar Hills's population has decreased from 11.1% to 3.8%.
Poplar Hills is less White than neighboring Watterson Park (51.5% White), Lynnview (74.3% White), West Buechel (32.3% White), Strathmoor Manor (90.5% White), and Audubon Park (87.6% White).
Poplar Hills's Black Population
172 residents of Poplar Hills, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poplar Hills is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Poplar Hills ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Poplar Hills's Black population has grown by an estimated 135.6%. Black residents' share of Poplar Hills's population has increased from 19.2% to 28.6%.
Poplar Hills is more Black than neighboring Lynnview (4.4% Black), Strathmoor Manor (0.7% Black), and Audubon Park (6.1% Black). Poplar Hills is less Black than neighboring Watterson Park (29.2% Black), and West Buechel (29.1% Black).
Poplar Hills's Asian Population
21 residents of Poplar Hills, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poplar Hills is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Poplar Hills ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Poplar Hills's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 21. Asian residents' share of Poplar Hills's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.5%.
Poplar Hills is more Asian than neighboring Watterson Park (0% Asian), Lynnview (0% Asian), Strathmoor Manor (0.7% Asian), and Audubon Park (0.4% Asian). Poplar Hills is less Asian than neighboring West Buechel (13.2% Asian).
Poplar Hills's Hispanic Population
376 residents of Poplar Hills, or 62.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poplar Hills is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Poplar Hills ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Poplar Hills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Poplar Hills's population has decreased from 66.3% to 62.5%.
Poplar Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Watterson Park (10.4% Hispanic), Lynnview (16.1% Hispanic), West Buechel (17% Hispanic), Strathmoor Manor (6.2% Hispanic), and Audubon Park (2.9% Hispanic).
Poplar Hills's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Poplar Hills, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poplar Hills is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Poplar Hills ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Poplar Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poplar Hills's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.
Poplar Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watterson Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Lynnview (0% Native American/Other), West Buechel (0% Native American/Other), Strathmoor Manor (0% Native American/Other), and Audubon Park (0.1% Native American/Other).
Poplar Hills's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Poplar Hills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poplar Hills is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Poplar Hills ranks 438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Poplar Hills's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Poplar Hills's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.
Poplar Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Watterson Park (8.6% Multiracial), Lynnview (5.3% Multiracial), West Buechel (8.4% Multiracial), Strathmoor Manor (1.9% Multiracial), and Audubon Park (2.9% 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.