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Hazard

Kentucky · 5,263 residents · 7.45 sq mi
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Hazard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,263
+10%since 2000
from 4,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+6%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Hazard
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,988
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,690 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,699
+87%since 2000
from $14,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−35%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,597)
Black4%(210)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(61)
Asian2.7%(143)
Other1.3%(70)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,175)
Diversity Score
22
+5%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazard, Kentucky?

Hazard, Kentucky has about 5,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazard, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hazard, Kentucky earns about $55,988 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 $115,800, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Hazard, Kentucky?

About 27.8% 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 14.0% 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 153 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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