City · Kentucky
Hurstbourne, Kentucky
Hurstbourne, city, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Hurstbourne had 4,787 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,683 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,702 (±16). GEOID 2138814.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,787
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,683 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,702 ±16
Median household income
$116,094
±$16,191 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$542,600
±$76,160 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,644
±$130 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Hurstbourne and what county is it in?
Hurstbourne is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 2,602 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hurstbourne is in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 12 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hurstbourne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,787 people lived in Hurstbourne on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 4,683 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,702 (±16).
| Measure | Hurstbourne | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,702 ±16 | 783,022 | +308 |
| Households | 1,798 ±229 | 331,554 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.33 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,885 ±246 | 359,710 | no clear change |
Hurstbourne's population since 2000
From 3,884 in 2000 to 4,787 in 2025: up 23.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hurstbourne as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hurstbourne?
The median resident of Hurstbourne is 37.5 years old; 30.3% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 22.2%. 14.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hurstbourne | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±4.7 | 38.4 | −7.9 |
| Under 18 years | 30.3% ±7.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±5.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±4.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.0% ±12.7 pts | 62.0% | −16.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.9 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.2% ±9.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±12.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.9% ±6.3 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.4% ±10.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4% ±3.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±2.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±4.3 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 70.8% ±7.0 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.3% ±7.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±6.3 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.4% ±5.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hurstbourne earn?
Half of Hurstbourne's 1,798 households earn less than $116,094 a year (±$16,191), against $69,866 in Jefferson County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $152,017 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $35,923 after inflation. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hurstbourne | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,094 ±$16,191 | $69,866 | −$35,923 |
| Mean household income | $153,329 ±$22,602 | $97,866 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,528 ±$11,510 | $42,087 | −$28,019 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±4.1 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±6.8 pts | 90.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hurstbourne?
Owners occupy 57.3% of Hurstbourne's occupied homes and renters 42.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $542,600 by its owner (±$76,160). The median renter pays $1,644 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hurstbourne | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $542,600 ±$76,160 | $248,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,644 ±$130 | $1,149 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.6% ±11.1 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,103 ±$250 | $1,593 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.3% ±6.7 pts | 62.1% | −10.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.7% ±6.7 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,885 ±246 | 359,710 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.3% ±7.5 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% ±3.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Hurstbourne work and get to work?
66.1% of Hurstbourne's workers drive alone and 25.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes.
| Measure | Hurstbourne | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2% ±5.4 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.1% ±10.0 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±5.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.4% ±10.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±9.6 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hurstbourne?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hurstbourne (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 107.01Jefferson County | 5,413 | $98,452 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hurstbourne) · Census block assignment files
How does Hurstbourne compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hurstbourne is the 5,022nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 81st-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Hurstbourne ranks 16th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 81st | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th | 232 |
| Median household income | 16th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 13th | 232 |
| Median home value | 4th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 10th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 195th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th | 223 |
| Median age | 138th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 132nd | 229 |
| Work from home | 5th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 49th | 232 |
Hurstbourne's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Hurstbourne with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hurstbourne?
19 of the 57 figures for Hurstbourne on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hurstbourne are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hurstbourne.