CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305
Kentucky · Boyd County · 4,473 residents · 1.622 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 305 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
4,473
−1%since 2020
from 4,516 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,758 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 2,784 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−7%since 2020
from 41.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,847
+28%since 2020
from $25,715 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Retail trade11.2%
Other services5.3%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Public administration1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$139,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,070
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $783 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(3,877)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(322)
Asian1.2%(54)
Other5.4%(244)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,126)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(244)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.6%(71)
Diversity Score18.2%(816)
Diversity Score
18
−43%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.4 min
−12%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.2 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 4,473 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 $65,500 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 $139,000, and the typical rent is about $1,070 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.7% 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 17.4% 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