West Buechel, KY Demographics

A map of West Buechel's Population by Race

West Buechel, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,599, a large increase from the 1,370 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.3% White, 29.1% Black, 17.0% Hispanic, 13.2% Asian, 8.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Buechel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Buechel 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 West Buechel, that probability was 74.0% in 2020 and 75.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Buechel is ranked the 196th 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). West Buechel was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Buechel's White Population

516 residents of West Buechel, or 32.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Buechel is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. West Buechel ranks 553rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Buechel's White population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. White residents' share of West Buechel's population has increased from 25.3% to 32.3%.

West Buechel is less White than neighboring Watterson Park (51.5% White), Wellington (91.5% White), Kingsley (94.8% White), Strathmoor Village (87.1% White), and Strathmoor Manor (90.5% White).

West Buechel's Black Population

466 residents of West Buechel, or 29.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Buechel is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. West Buechel ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Buechel's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Black residents' share of West Buechel's population has decreased from 37.7% to 29.1%.

West Buechel is more Black than neighboring Wellington (0% Black), Kingsley (0.2% Black), Strathmoor Village (1.6% Black), and Strathmoor Manor (0.7% Black). West Buechel is less Black than neighboring Watterson Park (29.2% Black).

West Buechel's Asian Population

211 residents of West Buechel, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Buechel is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Buechel ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Buechel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Asian residents' share of West Buechel's population has decreased from 18.8% to 13.2%.

West Buechel is more Asian than neighboring Watterson Park (0% Asian), Wellington (0.4% Asian), Kingsley (0% Asian), Strathmoor Village (0.7% Asian), and Strathmoor Manor (0.7% Asian).

West Buechel's Hispanic Population

272 residents of West Buechel, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Buechel is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. West Buechel ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Buechel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Buechel's population has increased from 12.7% to 17.0%.

West Buechel is more Hispanic than neighboring Watterson Park (10.4% Hispanic), Wellington (5.1% Hispanic), Kingsley (1.8% Hispanic), Strathmoor Village (5.1% Hispanic), and Strathmoor Manor (6.2% Hispanic).

West Buechel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Buechel, 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 West Buechel is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Buechel ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Buechel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Buechel's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

West Buechel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watterson Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Strathmoor Village (0.5% Native American/Other).

West Buechel's Multiracial Population

134 residents of West Buechel, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Buechel is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Buechel ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Buechel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 123.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Buechel's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.4%.

West Buechel is more Multiracial than neighboring Wellington (3% Multiracial), Kingsley (3.2% Multiracial), Strathmoor Village (5.1% Multiracial), and Strathmoor Manor (1.9% Multiracial). West Buechel is less Multiracial than neighboring Watterson Park (8.6% 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.