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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hazard

Kentucky · 5,416 residents · 7.45 sq mi
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Hazard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,500. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,416
+13%vs 2000
vs 4,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
727 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Hazard
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,359
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,690 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,984
−32%vs 2000
vs $14,782 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$222
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $290 in 2000
US average: $450
54.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
45.9% rent
3.3
+3%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(4,320)
Black6.6%(316)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(22)
Asian2.1%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(1,024)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,012)
Black6.7%(363)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(15)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score18%(974)
18
−16%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.4%
−12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hazard, Kentucky?

Hazard, Kentucky has about 5,416 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hazard, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hazard, Kentucky earns about $17,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazard, Kentucky expensive?

In Hazard, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $222 a month.

How educated are people in Hazard, Kentucky?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hazard, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazard, Kentucky?

About 29.0% of people in Hazard, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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