CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9503
Kentucky · Barren County · 4,056 residents · 41.546 sq mi
Notable rankings
#295lowest low education in KY13.2%#323lowest low rent in KY$740#348lowest low income in KY$47,299#362highest foreign-born in KY4.6%TRACT SHAPE · Barren County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9503 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $160,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,056
+10%since 2020
from 3,698 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 89 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+11%since 2020
from 33.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,299
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,544 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,086
+24%since 2020
from $21,104 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−14%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.8%
Information19.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Construction1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Other services0.6%
Public administration0.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$160,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $132,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $639 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−7%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(3,049)
Black8.5%(315)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(214)
Diversity Score38.6%(1,426)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,502)
Black5.6%(227)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(264)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.2%(49)
Diversity Score30.9%(1,252)
Diversity Score
31
−20%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Female
49.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,056 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $47,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024