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Raceland

Kentucky · 2,424 residents · 2.481 sq mi
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Raceland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,424
+3%since 2000
from 2,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Raceland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,669
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,569
+39%since 2000
from $15,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,327)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,393)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score3.3%(80)
Diversity Score
3
+72%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raceland, Kentucky?

Raceland, Kentucky has about 2,424 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raceland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Raceland, Kentucky earns about $43,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raceland, Kentucky expensive?

In Raceland, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Raceland, Kentucky?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Raceland, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raceland, Kentucky?

About 18.6% of people in Raceland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raceland, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Raceland, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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