CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9504.02
Kentucky · Barren County · 3,592 residents · 2.818 sq mi
Notable rankings
#48lowest low rent in KY#795 US$524#72highest rent burden in KY64.5%#133highest high poverty in KY32.8%#167lowest low income in KY$37,500TRACT SHAPE · Barren County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9504.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $202,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Barren County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
3,592
+13%since 2020
from 3,186 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+1%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,867 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,586
+30%since 2020
from $25,069 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.627
+16%since 2020
from 0.540 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
Information14.2%
Other services8%
Public administration7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$202,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $675 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+32%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(2,626)
Black7%(223)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(259)
Diversity Score38.6%(1,229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,766)
Black8.3%(297)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(262)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(267)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,748)
Diversity Score
49
+26%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
+28%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
Female
63.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,592 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 $37,500 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 $202,100, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 32.8% 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