How many renters in Poplar Hills, KY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.6% (±31.5 points) of renting households in Poplar Hills, KY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.6% (±31.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.1% (±24.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Poplar Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Poplar Hills | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.3% (±3.4 points) | 13.9% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.6% (±4.5 points) | 13.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±11.0 points) | 13.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±17.8 points) | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±19.4 points) | 8.7% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.1% (±24.8 points) | 38.5% | 36.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Poplar Hills against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Poplar Hills | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.6% (±31.5 points) | 47.2% (±1.5 points) | 45.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.1% (±24.8 points) | 38.5% (±1.3 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±6.8 points) | 28.8% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,480 (±$5,685) | $44,530 (±$1,423) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $745 (±$69) | $1,149 (±$13) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Poplar Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Poplar Hills ranks 15 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 425.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Poplar Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Hills | — | 64.6% (±31.5 points) | — |
| Lynnview | 1.0 mi | 56.3% (±35.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watterson Park | 1.3 mi | 43.3% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Buechel | 1.8 mi | 43.8% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon Park | 2.6 mi | 29.8% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Louisville | 2.6 mi | 47.8% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strathmoor Manor | 2.9 mi | 71.4% (±113.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellington | 2.9 mi | 50.0% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strathmoor Village | 3.1 mi | 55.6% (±79.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Indian Hills | 78.1% (±67.2 points) |
| 10 | Beechwood Village | 76.0% (±26.4 points) |
| 11 | Worthington Hills | 75.1% (±30.6 points) |
| 12 | Strathmoor Manor | 71.4% (±113.3 points) |
| 13 | Rolling Hills | 70.4% (±28.1 points) |
| 14 | Northfield | 69.4% (±22.9 points) |
| 15 | Poplar Hills | 64.6% (±31.5 points) |
| 16 | Forest Hills | 63.8% (±52.5 points) |
| 17 | Norwood | 60.0% (±32.4 points) |
| 18 | Windy Hills | 59.3% (±32.7 points) |
| 19 | Houston Acres | 57.7% (±80.4 points) |
| 20 | Lynnview | 56.3% (±35.2 points) |
| 21 | Strathmoor Village | 55.6% (±79.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Poplar Hills
Are renters in Poplar Hills rent-burdened?
64.6% of renting households in Poplar Hills pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Poplar Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Poplar Hills, KY spends 35.4% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Hills city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Hills city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Hills city, Kentucky
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Poplar Hills city, Kentucky (place:62370, in state:21).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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