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 $59,325 with a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median age in West Buechel is 31.6 years: 32.1 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Buechel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 578 | 35.59% |
| Black or African American | 538 | 33.13% |
| Asian | 249 | 15.33% |
| Two or more races | 249 | 15.33% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 651 | 2.49 | 15.2 | 84.8 |
| Married | 228 | 3.14 | 1.8 | 98.2 |
| Female | 191 | 2.82 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.33 | 7.4 | 92.6 |
| Male | 56 | 2.43 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
15.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 4.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 313 | 30.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 5.03% |
| High School Graduate | 287 | 27.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 3.87% |
| Some College | 218 | 21.08% |
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 | 362 | 317 | 61 |
| Black | 358 | 313 | 142 |
| Asian | 166 | 162 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 104 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 83 | 42 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 3 |
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 72.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,714 | $56,786 | $42,500 |
| High School Graduate | $28,784 | $36,422 | $27,669 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,250 | $40,096 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,247 | $37,330 | $27,939 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $45,500 | $31,591 |
$32,247
Average Earnings
$37,330
Average Male
$27,939
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.53% of West Buechel residents speak only English, while 40.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 538 | 132 | 24.54% |
| Hispanic | 216 | 60 | 27.78% |
| White | 505 | 47 | 9.31% |
| Multiple | 249 | 41 | 16.47% |
| Asian | 249 | 19 | 7.63% |
| Other | 10 | 6 | 60% |
16.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.94%
Male Poverty Rate
18.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Buechel is Other, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Buechel is Asian, with 7.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.8% |
| High School | 14.29% |
| Some College | 12.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.86% |
| Female Employed | 13.83% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,917 | $52,008 |
| Households | $47,066 | $59,325 |
| Married Families | $65,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,500 | $74,577 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 63 | 15.48% |
| White | 17 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.1%
Labor Force Participation
76.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
44.4%
Born in West Buechel
60.41%
Native Born
39.59%
Foreign Born
27.03%
Non Citizen
12.56%
Naturalized
60.41% of West Buechel residents were born in the United States, with 44.4% having been born in Kentucky. 27.03% 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% |