West Buechel is a city located in Jefferson County Kentucky. West Buechel has a 2024 population of 1,352. West Buechel is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,372 in 2020.
The average household income in West Buechel is $59,767 with a poverty rate of 19.32%. The median age in West Buechel is 29.7 years: 32.5 years for males, and 28.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Buechel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 830 | 42.87% |
| White | 612 | 31.61% |
| Asian | 352 | 18.18% |
| Two or more races | 136 | 7.02% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 705 | 2.75 | 16 | 84 |
| Married | 276 | 3.65 | 1.1 | 98.9 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.33 | 6.9 | 93.1 |
| Female | 152 | 2.98 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 60 | 3.13 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
16.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 5.64% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 27.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 6.34% |
| High School Graduate | 339 | 29.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 3.99% |
| Some College | 223 | 19.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 454 | 440 | 197 |
| White | 396 | 331 | 59 |
| Asian | 200 | 190 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 59 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 49 | 11 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,088 | $53,382 | $46,667 |
| High School Graduate | $27,833 | $45,357 | $25,476 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,022 | $39,348 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,915 | $41,838 | $27,083 |
| Some College | $33,889 | $50,703 | $28,063 |
$31,915
Average Earnings
$41,838
Average Male
$27,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.2% of West Buechel residents speak only English, while 41.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 830 | 192 | 23.13% |
| Asian | 352 | 91 | 25.85% |
| White | 564 | 54 | 9.57% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 22 | 15.6% |
| Multiple | 136 | 15 | 11.03% |
19.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.31%
Male Poverty Rate
21.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Buechel is Asian, with 25.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Buechel is White, with 9.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.23% |
| High School | 20.35% |
| Some College | 13.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 14.34% |
| Male Employed | 3.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,167 | $55,995 |
| Households | $48,750 | $59,767 |
| Married Families | $63,382 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,266 | $62,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
79
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 60 | 11.88% |
| White | 18 | 3.87% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80%
Labor Force Participation
76.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
47.62%
Born in West Buechel
61.93%
Native Born
38.07%
Foreign Born
27.48%
Non Citizen
10.59%
Naturalized
61.93% of West Buechel residents were born in the United States, with 47.62% having been born in Kentucky. 27.48% 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 | 1,327 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 1,332 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 1,337 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,342 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 1,347 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 1,352 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 1,357 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,359 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 1,366 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 1,372 | 99 | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 1,273 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,276 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 1,279 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 1,274 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 1,271 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,267 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,261 | 12 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 1,249 | 10 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 1,239 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,232 | 0 | 0% |