Hazard
Hazard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,690. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.
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How many people live in Hazard, Kentucky?
Hazard, Kentucky has about 4,806 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Hazard, Kentucky?
The typical household in Hazard, Kentucky earns about $20,690 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.
How educated are people in Hazard, Kentucky?
About 15.0% 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 30.5% of people in Hazard, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.
Has Hazard, Kentucky grown since 1990?
Yes, Hazard, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 610 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024