CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 302
Kentucky · Boyd County · 1,410 residents · 1.572 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest short commute in KY14.9 min#113highest high poverty in KY34.6%#207lowest low home value in KY$105,500#209lowest low income in KY$40,365TRACT SHAPE · Boyd County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 302 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,365. Population has grown 39% since 2020. Median home value is $105,500. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Boyd County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,410
+39%since 2020
from 1,011 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
897 / sq mi
+39%since 2020
from 643 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−20%since 2020
from 46.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,365
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,083 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,029
+51%since 2020
from $18,576 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−7%since 2020
from 0.528 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
Retail trade6.2%
Other services5.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Public administration2.8%
Education & health services1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$105,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $123,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $515 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
79.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−64%since 2020
from 7.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(899)
Black3.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(56)
Diversity Score25.6%(258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,192)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(186)
Diversity Score33.5%(472)
Diversity Score
33
+31%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.9 min
−9%since 2020
from 16.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 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 1,410 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 $40,365 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 $105,500, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.1% 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 34.6% 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