CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 304
Kentucky · Boyd County · 2,518 residents · 1.653 sq mi
Notable rankings
#223lowest low home value in KY$108,100#258lowest low broadband in KY81.5%#337highest commute in KY28.2 min#362highest high poverty in KY22.8%TRACT SHAPE · Boyd County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 304 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,844. Population has grown 21% since 2020. Median home value is $108,100. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
2,518
+21%since 2020
from 2,087 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,523 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 1,263 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
−3%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,844
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,176 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,636
+14%since 2020
from $25,897 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+10%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
Retail trade11.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.4%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$108,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $729 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+18%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,020)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(42)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score7.8%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,190)
Black2.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(214)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.9%(49)
Diversity Score29.4%(741)
Diversity Score
29
+276%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
+24%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 2,518 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 $59,844 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 $108,100, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.1% 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 22.8% 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