CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9508
Kentucky · Barren County · 4,041 residents · 71.136 sq mi
Notable rankings
#157lowest low rent burden in KY15.3%#319lowest low density in KY56.81/sq mi#344lowest low education in KY13.9%#385highest WFH in KY12.0%TRACT SHAPE · Barren County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 9508 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $184,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,041
+12%since 2020
from 3,595 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 51 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+2%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,382
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,020 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,184
+33%since 2020
from $21,954 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+1%since 2020
from 0.429 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
Information15.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
Construction8.3%
Other services8.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Public administration6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$184,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $115,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,037
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $767 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(106)
Diversity Score17%(612)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(3,523)
Black4%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(92)
Asian1%(39)
Other5.5%(224)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,185)
Diversity Score
29
+72%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
+5%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 4,041 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 $58,382 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 $184,300, and the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.9% 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 19.5% 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