Poole: Demographics & People
About 256 people live in Poole, in 99 households. Population grew 57.1% from 163 (2022) to 256 (2024). Median age 54.3 years. (14.8y older than Webster County; 17.1y older than Kentucky). Children under 18 are 9% of the population. Population is 92% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 92% of households are family-led. County is gaining 671 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Kentucky avg 2.7).
- 8% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Kentucky 42%).
- 17 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Kentucky 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 57.1% from 163 (2022) to 256 (2024) — about 95.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~422 (extrapolated at 28.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 734.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 44,793 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 57.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 163 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 256 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 256 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
| Population Estimate | 734 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 54.3y is 15.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 9% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 54.3 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 9.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 256 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 23 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 48.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 170.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 15 |
| Population under 18 | 23 |
| Median age | 54.3 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 256 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 118 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 91.8% (vs Kentucky 79.5%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 3.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Residents born in this state | 171 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 77 |
| Share born in this state | 66.8% |
| Share born in another state | 33.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 30.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 601 |
Households & Family Composition
99 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 92% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 62 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 62 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 2.09 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 4.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 23 |
| Family households | 91 households (vs Kentucky 4,204) |
| Households that are families | 91.9% (vs Kentucky 57.8%) |
| Total households | 99 households (vs Kentucky 6,786) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 24.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 671 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 24.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 39,049 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 38,378 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 671 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | KY-01 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 21101 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 21 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 101 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Henderson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 40.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 35.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 45.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 21101 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Henderson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,811 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 21101 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Henderson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 62.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 54.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 48.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 45,210 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 7.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 13 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 9.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 256, booming, retirement community, high crime, heritage: American/Irish |
| Town Summary · Population | 256 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
| Town Summary · County | Henderson County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade