CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9602
Kentucky · Bell County · 3,706 residents · 47.85 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9602 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,340. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 859 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $69,600. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
3,706
−19%since 2020
from 4,565 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 95 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+8%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,340
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,802 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,336
+29%since 2020
from $17,337 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+18%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Retail trade12.1%
Finance & insurance10%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Other services1.4%
Public administration0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$69,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $616 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(4,242)
Black1.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(241)
Diversity Score16.7%(761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,505)
Black2.1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(123)
Diversity Score13%(482)
Diversity Score
13
−22%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
−1%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
13.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
52.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 3,706 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 $31,340 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 $69,600, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.2% 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 28.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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