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Pewee Valley, KY


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Pewee Valley, Kentucky

Pewee Valley, Kentucky, in Oldham county, is 15 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is considered part of the Louisville metropolitan area. Pewee Valley has a population of 1,436.

The People and Families of Pewee Valley

In Pewee Valley, about 65% of adults are married. Pewee Valley is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pewee Valley had a median family income of $81,639. Pewee Valley is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Pewee Valley finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Pewee Valley is the share of people in it who work at home. 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.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pewee Valley ($10,850). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pewee Valley Housing

About 92% of housing units in Pewee Valley are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Pewee Valley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPewee Valley Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pewee Valley College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pewee Valley Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pewee Valley People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Pewee Valley Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pewee Valley Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Pewee Valley, KY

Comparing Pewee Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11
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