Science Hill, KY Demographics

A map of Science Hill's Population by Race

Science Hill, Kentucky has an estimated population of 647, a slight decrease from the 657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Science Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Science Hill has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Science Hill, that probability was 10.6% in 2020 and 7.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Science Hill is ranked the 305th 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). Science Hill was ranked the 309th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Science Hill's White Population

622 residents of Science Hill, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Science Hill is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Science Hill ranks 102nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Science Hill's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Science Hill's population has increased from 94.5% to 96.1%.

Science Hill is more White than neighboring Somerset (85.9% White), Eubank (94.2% White), Ferguson (73.5% White), and Burnside (95.9% White). Science Hill is less White than neighboring McKinney (100% White).

Science Hill's Black Population

0 residents of Science Hill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Science Hill is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Science Hill ranks 330th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Science Hill's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Science Hill's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Science Hill is less Black than neighboring Somerset (3.3% Black), and Burnside (0.9% Black).

Science Hill's Asian Population

0 residents of Science Hill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Science Hill is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Science Hill ranks 358th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Science Hill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Science Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Science Hill is less Asian than neighboring Somerset (0.2% Asian).

Science Hill's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Science Hill, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Science Hill is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Science Hill ranks 411th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Science Hill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Science Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Science Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring McKinney (0% Hispanic). Science Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Somerset (5.9% Hispanic), Eubank (5.8% Hispanic), Ferguson (8.7% Hispanic), and Burnside (2.5% Hispanic).

Science Hill's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Science Hill, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Science Hill is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Science Hill ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Science Hill's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Science Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Science Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somerset (0% Native American/Other), Eubank (0% Native American/Other), Ferguson (0% Native American/Other), Burnside (0% Native American/Other), and McKinney (0% Native American/Other).

Science Hill's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Science Hill, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Science Hill is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Science Hill ranks 412th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Science Hill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Science Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Science Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Eubank (0% Multiracial), Burnside (0.7% Multiracial), and McKinney (0% Multiracial). Science Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Somerset (4.7% Multiracial), and Ferguson (17.8% 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.