Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Hurstbourne Acres, Kentucky

Hurstbourne Acres has a population of 1,504.

The People and Families of Hurstbourne Acres

In Hurstbourne Acres, about 35% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hurstbourne Acres live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 19% of Hurstbourne Acres is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Kentucky, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Hurstbourne Acres is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hurstbourne Acres had a median family income of $58,125. Hurstbourne Acres is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Hurstbourne Acres value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Hurstbourne Acres Housing

About 19% of housing units in Hurstbourne Acres are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Hurstbourne Acres tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in Hurstbourne Acres pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Hurstbourne Acres, 95% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Hurstbourne Acres strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Comparing Hurstbourne Acres to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Hurstbourne Acres Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Hurstbourne Acres Colleges

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