Hyden is a city located in Leslie County Kentucky. Hyden has a 2024 population of 281. It is also the county seat of Leslie County. Hyden is currently declining at a rate of -1.75% annually and its population has decreased by -6.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 301 in 2020.
The average household income in Hyden is $64,304 with a poverty rate of 23.85%. The median age in Hyden is 46.9 years: 54.7 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hyden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 82.63% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 26 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 194 | 2.25 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 103 | 0 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Female | 39 | 4.21 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 30 | 2.77 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 22 | 3.91 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 8.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 27.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 10.12% |
| High School Graduate | 74 | 18.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 7.9% |
| Some College | 57 | 14.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 274 | 126 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $61,563 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $19,271 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,307 | $51,250 | $26,607 |
| Some College | $30,000 | $57,955 | $27,917 |
$31,307
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$26,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.52% of Hyden residents speak only English, while 9.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 345 | 104 | 30.14% |
23.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.57%
Male Poverty Rate
16.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hyden is White, with 30.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hyden is White, with 30.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.51% |
| High School | 29.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.6% |
| Some College | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,125 | $70,325 |
| Households | - | $64,304 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.0%
Male Marriage Rate
12.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 6.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.41%
Born in Hyden
95.25%
Native Born
4.75%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
4.39%
Naturalized
95.25% of Hyden residents were born in the United States, with 91.41% having been born in Kentucky. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 256 | -5 | -1.92% |
| 2028 | 261 | -5 | -1.88% |
| 2027 | 266 | -5 | -1.85% |
| 2026 | 271 | -5 | -1.81% |
| 2025 | 276 | -5 | -1.78% |
| 2024 | 281 | -5 | -1.75% |
| 2023 | 286 | -4 | -1.38% |
| 2022 | 290 | -6 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 296 | -5 | -1.66% |
| 2020 | 301 | -29 | -8.79% |
| 2019 | 330 | -7 | -2.08% |
| 2018 | 337 | -6 | -1.75% |
| 2017 | 343 | -3 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 346 | -5 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | 351 | -6 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 357 | -4 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 361 | -5 | -1.37% |
| 2012 | 366 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 367 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 369 | 0 | 0% |